Nigeria and France are strengthening cooperation in the oil and gas sector, with industry stakeholders calling for increased investment, technology transfer, local content development and improved infrastructure to unlock Nigeria’s energy potential. The call was made during an energy roundtable organised as part of the 2026 French Week by the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a statement issued on Tuesday said. Participants from the energy industry, government and diplomatic community identified gas development, energy transition, decarbonisation and regulatory stability as key areas for expanding economic cooperation between both countries. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of TotalEnergies Nigeria, Matthieu Bouyer, said the energy sector offered s...