<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2411/756869-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Fiyinfolu Okedare is director at Forvis Mazars in Nigeria" align="left"><br><span >Fiyinfolu Okedare is director at Forvis Mazars in Nigeria&lt;/span><p>Southern and West Africa have emerged as significant players in the upstream oil and gas sector on the global energy landscape. Companies with a proven record in the regions stand ready to attract substantial investments, particularly those with a history of operational success spanning five to ten years. Investors typically seek out companies with a demonstrable history of successful operations, as this minimises risk and enhances the likelihood of profitable returns. In both Southern and West Africa, several companies have established strong footholds through their commitment to operational excellence and sustainable practices.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/big-benefits-of-investing-in-africas-upstream-sector-033035a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=253197">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2410/753365-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Gwede Mantashe delivered the opening keynote of the Ministerial Symposium at AOW" align="left"><br><span >Gwede Mantashe delivered the opening keynote of the Ministerial Symposium at AOW&lt;/span><p>Ministers and senior energy officials from over 20 African countries met privately to discuss urgent energy needs and create a sustainable energy vision. Part of the Africa Oil Week (AOW): Investing in African Energy event, this high-level meeting facilitated open discussions and strategic alignment. The AOW event aims to boost investment, build partnerships, and highlight Africa's significant energy potential.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/energy-ministers-kick-off-oil-conference-behind-closed-doors-585270a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=834&ct=1&ci=252336">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2409/752443-208x117.jpg?1" width="208" height="117" alt="Source: © 123rf Standard Bank Group and Meridiam hosted an event, Unlocking public infrastructure investment in South Africa, to unlock investment opportunities in alternate energy infrastructure on the continent" align="left"><br><span >Source: © 123rf [[www.123rf.com 123rf]] Standard Bank Group and Meridiam hosted an event, <i>Unlocking public infrastructure investment in South Africa,</i> to unlock investment opportunities in alternate energy infrastructure on the continent&lt;/span><p>Together Standard Bank Group and Meridiam hosted a joint event with the theme <i>Unlocking public infrastructure investment in South Africa,</i> to unlock investment opportunities in alternate energy infrastructure on the continent.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-and-meridiam-team-up-to-to-boost-opportunities-in-africas-energy-infrastructure-252557a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=410&c=647&ct=1&ci=252090">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2409/751557-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source: Brics Competition Law and Policy Centre." align="left"><br><span >Source: Brics Competition Law and Policy Centre.&lt;/span><p>The Brics Competition Law and Policy Centre together with partners from China will develop the Brics commodities exchange system. The document was signed on the margins of the 2024 National Fair Competition Conference of China.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/brics-and-china-unite-for-a-groundbreaking-commodities-exchange-system-257407a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=1&c=518&ct=1&ci=251840">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2409/751365-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="A view shows part of Dangote oil refinery in Ibeju Lekki district, on the outskirts of Lagos. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja" align="left"><br><span >A view shows part of Dangote oil refinery in Ibeju Lekki district, on the outskirts of Lagos. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja&lt;/span><p>Nigerian state oil firm NNPC Ltd on Monday increased the price of petrol by 11%, the second increase in two weeks and a day after it started purchasing the fuel from the giant Dangote oil refinery on the outskirts of Lagos.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/second-fuel-price-hike-in-nigeria-in-as-many-weeks-580680a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=693&ct=1&ci=251796">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>