The Commission Chief Executive (CCE) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has called for the strengthening of the African Petroleum Regulators’ Forum AFRIPERF as a critical platform for harmonising energy regulation across the continent and unlocking large-scale investment in Africa’s oil and gas sector. She made the call while delivering her keynote address at the Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) which was held at the International Conference Centre ICC on Monday in Abuja. She said, “Investors are not deterred by Africa’s geology; they are deterred by inconsistent rules. According to her, the Africa Energy Bank, headquartered in Nigeria, is mobilising African capital for African energy projects by helping to bridge financing gaps left by global capital withdrawal. Only then can we unlock the full transformative power of Africa’s resources for our people,” the CCE concluded.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 03, 2026 08:44 UTC