"The Nigerian Government has made several attempts to make gas utilization a separate component from oil. The delay of the PIB has slowed that down as there is no gas legislation that has clearly set out how to explore, issue licenses, produce and then monetize gas."
Dorman Long is fortunate to run a diversified business. Whilst the fabrication and galvanizing businesses have ground to a halt, the maintenance business endures so that at least a fair number of our staff are still kept busy and there is some continuing economic activity.
Oilserv is an indigenous service company operating in the energy space in Nigeria for approximately 25 years, providing services across the oil, gas and power sectors.
PARTNER AND LEADER OF THE ENERGY AND RESOURCES INDUSTRY, DELOITTE NIGERIA
"I believe the government is doing its best to put incentives in place. However, the delay in pinning down some of the key fiscal terms for oil industry operators in Nigeria, which is largely due to political factors, is hurting the system."
UPEGA, the association that protects the interest of the private sector in Gabon’s oil and gas industry, explains the main challenges confronting its members and how the new mining code needs to be improved.
Ontario Mining and Toronto’s Finance Hub 2026 - Pre-Release
2025 was a year of change for Ontario’s mining industry. Canada’s evolving international relationships heightened the focus on economic sovereignty, while federal and provincial elections brought critical minerals to the forefront of policy discussions. The provincial government’s ‘One Project, One Process’ framework aims to reduce permitting delays, as critical mineral prices show early signs of recovery from a prolonged weak cycle.