October 27, 2022
Nigeria: Green Energy - Nigeria Requires $425bn to Meet Needs in 2060 - Report
Nigeria will need to invest up to $425 billion in mixed energy sources in order to attain stability by the year 2060, a new report has found. Read more »
Nigeria: Jos Disco to Support Rural, Urban Electrification in Plateau - MD
The Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED), has promised to support the expansion of rural and urban electrification programme in Plateau to boost its economy. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Nigeria: Presidential Candidates Urged to Show Blueprint for Energy, Insecurity Challenges
With the take off of campaigns for the 2023 general election, civil society group, Centre for Transparency Advocacy, CTA, has challenged presidential candidates of political… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Nigeria: Power Supply Fails Nationwide As National Grid Collapses 7th Time
Most businesses and homes were left without power supply for several hours yesterday after Nigeria's national grid collapsed again, the 7th time this year. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Nigeria: TCN Blames 'Sudden Drop in System Frequency' for Latest Grid Collapse
After leaving consumers for several hours on Monday without power supply, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has blamed sudden drop in frequency for the latest collapse of… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Nigeria: NERC Budgets N2 Billion for Procurement of Computer Equipment in 2023
Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance were alarmed, yesterday, over the disclosure by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to procure… Read more »
Nigeria: Fresh Nationwide Strike Looms in Power Sector
Two weeks after suspension of the nationwide strike by electricity workers that threw the nation into blackout, indications have emerged of a fresh looming strike over alleged… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Nigeria: In U.S., Peter Obi Vows to Increase Electricity or Leave Presidency
Labour Party, LP, Presidential candidate and former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has vowed to increase electricity generation in Nigeria, or quit as president after… Read more »
August 25, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Launches Plan for Energy Transition
The Federal Government, yesterday, launched a plan, seeking to raise $10 billion for Nigeria's energy transition. Read more »
August 19, 2022
Nigeria: How Shutdown of National Grid Threatened Nigeria's Security - Experts
There were indications, yesterday, that the shutdown of Nigeria's national grid by workers, under the aegis of National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, put the nation's… Read more »
Nigeria: Mambilla Plateau - Untapped Goldmine Laced With Death Traps
-With no access road, people find it easier to access Cameroon than Nigeria -- Mambilla chief Read more »
August 18, 2022
Nigeria: Blackout - Atiku Pledges to Lead Nigeria Out of Darkness
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to end Nigeria's perennial power outages when given the chance to preside over the nation's… Read more »
August 17, 2022
Nigeria: Despite Epileptic Supply, Power Sector Records Modest Feats
Despite several challenges, the Nigeria's power sector has recorded modest achievements since privatization in 2013, according to the Director of Marketing and Sponsorship, Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Makes Headway On Clean Energy Technologies for Start-Ups, SMEs
... As UNIDO says GCIP 'll provide jobs, address environmental challenges, others Read more »
August 16, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Lost Over $1.9m Due to Disruption of Gas Supply to Ossiomo Power, Says Obaseki
EDO State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said weekend that over $1.9million has been lost in the last five days as a result of the disruption of gas supply to Ossiomo Power Plant at… Read more »
August 15, 2022
Nigeria: Blackout Looms As Electricity Workers Begin Strike Wednesday
... To picket TCN Tuesday Read more »
August 14, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Lost Over $1.9m in 5 Days Due to Disruption of Gas Supply to Ossiomo Power - Gov Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said over $1.9million has been lost in the last five days as a result of the disruption of gas supply to the Ossiomo Power Plant in… Read more »
August 11, 2022
West Africa: West Africa Power Pool Plans Fund to Boost Liquidity in Electricity Market
The West African Power Pool, WAPP, has disclosed plans to set up a Liquidity Enhancement Revolving Fund, LERF, for the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Market. Read more »
August 08, 2022
Nigeria: Electricity Generation Rises 7.6% to 4,089mw, As Inadequate Facilities Hinder Distribution
ELECTRICITY generation, weekend, rose by 7.6 per cent to 4,089 megawatts, MW, from 3,800MW, according to data obtained from Nigeria Electricity System Operator, an autonomous unit… Read more »
July 21, 2022
Nigeria: How New NNPC Can Impact Energy Industry, Nigeria, Shareholders - Experts
There were indications, yesterday, that the unveiling of the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, would position the company to make more positive impact on the energy… Read more »
Nigeria: Restoration of National Grid After Collapse Almost Ready - TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday said restoration of the national grid was almost completed following its collapse on Wednesday. Read more »
June 22, 2022
Nigeria: Shatta Wale Brought Energy, Attention to Ghanaian Music Industry - Sarkodie
Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie has revealed that his countryman and industry colleague, Shatta Wale brought energy and attention to its music industry despite the fact that he insults… Read more »
June 17, 2022
Nigeria: We'll No Longer Tolerate Estimated Billings By Ikeja Electric - Lagos Residents
Some residents of Agege area of Lagos State, have decried arbitrary billings by Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) saying they will no longer tolerate this in their… Read more »
June 16, 2022
Nigeria: Poor Generation, Vandalism, Others Responsible for Grid Collapses - Govt
The Federal Government, yesterday, attributed recent rise in national power grid system collapses to poor generation by generation companies, GenCos, attacks on transmission… Read more »
June 14, 2022
Nigeria: Electricity - Uncertainty Hangs Over Sector As National Grid Recovers to 2,324mw
Twenty-two hours after it collapsed, the National Electricity Transmission Grid recovered to 2,324.90 Megawatts as Nigeria's power supply challenges continued. Checks on data… Read more »