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  Energy major ExxonMobil is leveraging drone-based technology to improve inspection practices across its offshore oil and gas operations in Angola. The company invests approximately $1 billion per year in developing innovative, game-changing technologies, and through the application of aerial drones and 3D sonar imaging, is improving safety, reducing inspection time and enhancing data quality across its Angolan projects. Speaking at an ExxonMobil-sponsored pre-conference session at the Angola Oil&Gas Conference&Exhibition […]

  The Angola Oil&Gas conference officially announced the winners of the 2025 awards during its landmark edition celebrating 50 years of Angola’s independence. Recognizing excellence across the oil, gas and infrastructure value chains, this year’s awards highlight the projects, companies and individuals driving Angolan development through innovative oil and gas projects. Lifetime Achievement Award: José Maria de Vasconcelos Angola’s longest-serving petroleum minister, José Maria Botelho de Vasconcelos was honored for […]

  The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org) affirms that the climate crisis is both a moral and ecological emergency. Africa bears disproportionate impacts—droughts, cyclones, floods, desertification—despite contributing least to global emissions. The Catholic Church in Africa calls for bold, fair, and urgent action to ensure that climate solutions are Africa-led, community-rooted, and just. 1. Africa-Led Climate Solutions SECAM insists that Africa must not merely be […]

  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation&President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia and […]

  After a rigorous bid and due diligence exercise, Nigeria has emerged as the successful host country of the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), Africa’s premier trade and investment event that is set to be held in 2027.  This was announced by the Chairman of the IATF Advisory Council who is also a former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo during the […]

  The Republic of the Congo and Chinese oil and gas company Wing Wah have signed a $23 billion hydrocarbon agreement for the integrated development of the Banga Kayo, Holmoni and Cayo permits. This deal sets the stage for a transformative boost to the nation’s oil production–it targets increasing output to 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2030.  The agreement was officially signed by Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, Minister of Hydrocarbons […]

  Nigeran independent oil and gas company FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P) announced a target of 250,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in equity production by 2030. The company is also preparing a fully developed midstream gas business and is targeting 1 billion standard cubic feet per day of gas processing and supply capacity.  The announcement was presented on September 2 by Segun Owalabi, General Manager-Exploration […]

  As the radiant moon heralds the arrival of Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Jokpeme Joseph Omode, the editor in chief of Alexa News Nigeria (https://www.Alexa.ng/) extends its heartfelt felicitations to our cherished readers, partners, and the entire Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the globe on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Maulud 2025. This sacred celebration, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace […]

  Energy majors bp, Eni and TotalEnergies committed billions for Angolan projects during the opening ceremony of the Angola Oil&Gas Conference and Exhibition – that took place in Luanda on Wednesday, 3 September. The event is held on the eve of Angola’s 50 years of independence, offering an opportunity for reflection as well as renewed commitment to the growth of the country’s hydrocarbon economy. Eni announced plans by Azule Energy […]