Nigerian energy minister declares trans‑Saharan gas pipeline a priority at Russia‑Africa summit

30 October 2026 · Algeria Now

At the Russia‑Africa summit in Moscow the Nigerian Minister of Energy said the trans‑Saharan gas pipeline linking Nigeria and Algeria is a priority for his government.

Accompanied by a senior official of Nigeria’s national oil company, he said Nigeria has received all necessary guarantees to realize the corridor and noted ongoing investments to boost LNG production capacity.

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pledged to extend the infrastructure to the final connection point on Algerian territory.

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