Our Partner, Oyeyemi Oke, provides expert insight into the recent movements in global oil prices and Nigeria’s crude oil production outlook. In this interview, he examines the impact of supply disruptions on oil prices, what rising crude prices mean for Nigeria, and the country’s progress towards its 2 million barrels-per-day production target.

He also discusses Dangote Refinery and its proposed IPO, exploring what the listing could mean for investment, market confidence, and the financing of large-scale infrastructure in Africa.

Watch the full interview here

Our Senior Associate, Chukwuemeka Ozuzu, joins CNBC Africa to discuss the rise in petrol imports despite increased local refining capacity, the need for effective implementation of the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation, and ensuring adequate crude supply to local refineries. He also shares insights on petrol pricing and what to expect in the coming Ember months.

Our Partner, Oyeyemi Oke, provides expert insight into Nigeria’s new deep offshore investment incentives and what they could mean for attracting billions of dollars in capital to the oil and gas sector. In this interview, he examines the potential impact of the new framework on deep offshore projects, investor confidence, indigenous participation, and the development of Nigeria’s gas infrastructure.

What could these incentives mean for major projects such as Bonga, and can they help unlock the investment needed to drive Nigeria’s energy sector forward?

Nigeria’s planned third-quarter licensing round signals an aggressive push to boost upstream investment and increase production levels under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). In this interview, AO2LAW Partner, Oyeyemi Oke, examines the opportunities and risks surrounding Nigeria’s evolving oil and gas strategy, including investor appetite for Nigerian assets, concerns around potential asset overload, regulatory reforms, and the government’s 2 million barrels-per-day production target. He also discusses how ongoing reforms and licensing policies could shape the future of Nigeria’s upstream sector.

In this interview with CNBC Africa, our Senior Associate, Chukwuemeka Ozuzu, breaks down Dangote Refinery’s recent price adjustment, the role of local refining, and how global tensions are shaping market realities. He also sheds light on crude supply gaps, regulatory responses, and emerging export opportunities for Nigeria.

Our Partner, Oyeyemi Oke, shares expert insights on the evolving global oil market and its implications for Nigeria’s energy sector. In this interview, he examines the impact of rising Brent oil prices, the potential effects of geopolitical tensions on global supply, and what it means for Nigerian producers.

He also discusses key developments in Nigeria’s upstream sector, including the Bonga deepwater project, increased drilling activities by indigenous operators, and the opportunities these investments present for production growth and economic development.

Watch the full interview to learn more about what these developments mean for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

Senior Associate at AO2 Law, Chukwuemeka Ozuzu, says the NNPC’s initiative to seek equity partners for the purpose of revamping Nigeria’s refineries represents a significant policy shift. In a chat with CNBC Africa, he notes that if the refineries are able to perform optimally and are driven by private sector participation, the disruptions in the local petroleum market could be effectively addressed

Our partner, Oyeyemi Oke, shares insights on the cautious oil market stability following the Alaska summit, Russia’s continued supply to China and India, possible EU sanction shifts, U.S. trade diplomacy with China, and the logistical hurdles in Dangote’s CNG rollout.


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