Our Partner, Oyeyemi Oke, joined CNBC Africa to share his insights on the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission’s plan to commence oil licensing rounds in December 2025 and what this means for local and foreign investment in the Nigerian oil and gas sector.

He also analyzed Nigeria’s current crude production trends, the sustainability of recent output levels, and the government’s strategy to attract new investors through yearly bid rounds.

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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Our partner, Oyeyemi Oke, discusses Nigeria’s recent crude oil production dip, geopolitical pricing pressures, and the implications of Dangote Refinery’s plans to distribute PMS nationwide using CNG-powered logistics.


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In an interview with CNBC Africa, our partner, Oyeyemi Oke discussed recent happenings in the Nigerian oil and gas industry with respect to IOC investments and Gas Monetization.

The outcome of the Naira-for-Crude deal could influence Nigeria’s petroleum product availability and pricing, says Oyeyemi Oke, Partner at AO2LAW, in a discussion with CNBC Africa. He highlights concerns over crude supply inconsistencies and their potential impact on fuel prices, as well as the role of forward sale contracts in meeting Nigeria’s financial obligations. Oyeyemi also discusses the challenges facing modular refineries and the importance of sustaining crude production volumes amid ongoing pipeline sabotage.