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Niger to Nationalize Somair Uranium Venture Operated by France’s Orano

Wedoany.com Report-Jun 20, On Thursday, Niger’s government revealed plans to nationalize the Somair uranium joint venture, previously operated by French nuclear fuels company Orano, according to...

Niger Grants Permit for Moradi Uranium Mine

A market in Anoumakaram in the Dannet commune Wedoany.com Report-Feb 26, A draft decree, approved by Niger’s Council of Ministers, has granted the Niger-owned Compagnie Minière de Recher...

NDDC Seeks Stakeholders’ Cooperation to Develop N’Delta

Wedoany.com Report-Jan 8,The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has urged stakeholders to unite for the development of the oil-rich region. Its Executive Director of Finance and Administration, ...

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2025-01-12

Aba Power Raises Electricity Tariffs After NERC Approval

Wedoany.com Report-Jan 9, A Nigerian electricity distribution company, has announced a more than 50 per cent electricity tariff hike for customers within its franchise in Abia State. The company discl...

Orano Seeks Arbitration Over Niger Mining Licence

Wedoany.com Report-Dec 23,The French company has opened international arbitration proceedings against the State of Niger following the withdrawal of its mining licence for the Imouraren project in Jun...

Niger Seizes Control Of Somaïr Uranium Mine

Wedoany.com Report-Dec 06, France’s Orano has said that the Nigerien authorities have taken operational control of the Somaïr uranium mining company in which which it is the majority shareh...

Niger-Orano Uranium Dispute Escalates

Wedoany.com Report-Nov 26, ASomaïr Board of Directors meeting has failed to resolve growing tensions between shareholders – France’s Orano (63.4%) and Niger state company Sopamin (36....

Orano Prioritises Niger Employees As Financial Situation Worsens

Wedoany.com Report-Nov 16, Days after Mining Minister Ousmane Abarchi said that Niger was actively seeking to attract Russian investment in natural resources including uranium, Orano has said the fin...

Niger / France’s Orano To Halt Uranium Production From End Of October

Wedoany.com Report-Oct 25,French nuclear fuel firm Orano announced it is halting its uranium production in Niger from 31 October, citing a highly deteriorated situation and its inability to operate. T...

Gas Projects’ Growth in Africa in a Changing Energy Landscape

West Africa is endowed with vast yet undeveloped gas resources that could support its industrialisation and the expansion of its power infrastructure. Expert panels at Africa Oil Week (AOW) explored t...