{
  "id": 13982800,
  "title": "Aradel and Oando Put Nigeria’s Indigenous Energy Sector on the FTSE Frontier Index",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/aradel-and-oando-put-nigerias-indigenous-energy-sector-on-the-ftse",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:57:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/12/aradel-and-oando-put-nigerias-indigenous-energy-sector-on-the-ftse-frontier-index/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's energy sector has weathered challenges, yet companies like Aradel Holdings and Oando Plc have risen to prominence, earning a place in the FTSE Frontier Index Series. This inclusion signifies a shift in the industry, as indigenous energy businesses assume greater asset responsibility and diversify their roles. Aradel's growth has seen it build an integrated platform, including acquisitions and an expanded gas and refining business. Oando's expansion includes acquiring Eni's interests in Nigerian Agip Oil Company and operatorship of key oil and gas fields. Both companies have invested in capital expenditure, improving efficiency and production. Their FTSE inclusion provides a benchmark for investors assessing Nigeria's energy market and highlights the growing global presence of indigenous energy companies.",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s return to Frontier Market status has brought 31 Nigerian companies into the FTSE Frontier Index Series, including Aradel Holdings and Oando Plc, the only two Nigerian indigenous energy companies among the constituents. Their inclusion is notable not simply because they have entered an international market benchmark, but because it offers a useful lens into […] The post Aradel and Oando…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}