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Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, called for strengthening the African Petroleum Regulators' Forum (AFRIPERF) to harmonize energy regulations across Africa and attract investments in the oil and gas sector. Speaking at the Nigerian International Energy Summit, she noted that inconsistent regulatory frameworks hinder cross-border projects and emphasized the importance of Africa's natural resources for industrial growth. Eyesan also highlighted the need for coordinated policies and the establishment of the Africa Energy Bank to mobilize capital for energy initiatives.