March 26
Nigeria: Inadequate Electricity Supply in Nigeria - Who Is to Blame?
The challenges of the Nigerian power sector are enormous, but the situation is not a hopeless one. Nigerians have grappled with inadequate power supply for many decades, and it… Read more »
March 17
Nigeria: Businesses Suffer As Electricity Crisis Festers
Heat wave dealing with us; we can't preserve perishable foods - Families Govt must take firm action - Consumer network We're working to deliver 24-hr power supply - FG Read more »
Nigeria: Ramadan - Kedco Pledges Improved Power Supply, Introduces Discount Promo
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has pledged improved electricity supply in Kano, Jigawa and Katsina state during the month of Ramadan following introduction of a… Read more »
March 13
Nigeria: Firm Launches Solar Inverters to Tackle Power Issues
Su-Kam, a renowned global player in the uninterrupted power supply industry, has announced its return to the Nigerian market. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue to Establish Own Electricity Company
The Benue state government has concluded arrangements to establish its own electricity company to boost socio-economic development in the state. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Energy Theft Affecting Power Supply in Kwara, Kogi, Others - IBEDC
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Sunday said it recorded "over 1,450 cases of energy theft between January and February 2024". Read more »
March 03
West Africa: Nigeria Needs N5.2trn to Go Fully Green By 2050 - Energy Commission
Nigeria will require about N5.2 trillion ($4 billion) to go fully green by 2050, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, has said. Read more »
February 28
Nigeria: Invest in Indigenous Renewable Energy, Firm Urges FG
A leading indigenous firm in clean and renewable energy, JRB Solar Investment Limited, has called on the federal government to invest in indigenous companies that are involved in… Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Azura Power Should Serve As Model for Power Generation - Adebayo
Amidst lamentations on the inadequate supply of electricity in Nigeria, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said Azura Power West Africa should serve as a model on how… Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: Don't Remove Electricity Subsidy - Senate
The Senate on Wednesday urged the federal government to stop the planned withdrawal of electricity subsidy. Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Spiro Expands to Nigeria, Pioneers Ev Motorbikes in Ogun
Spiro, Africa's largest electric vehicle (EV) player, has announced its expansion into Nigeria, introducing innovative electric bikes and advanced battery swapping technology in… Read more »
Nigeria: How Cooking With Charcoal, Firewood Affects Women's Health - Nccc
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) has said aside from the dangers of deforestation and climate destruction, use of firewood and charcoal for cooking has direct effects… Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Electricity Subsidy Can't Continue - FG
The Federal government cannot continue to subsidise the power sector, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Saudi Arabia Partners FG On Job Creation, Clean Cooking
In a move to provide cleaner cooking solutions and creating jobs, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Oil and Sustainability Program (OSP), through its Clean Fuel Solutions for Cooking… Read more »
Nigeria: Gas Explosion Razes Yobe Varsity Female Hostel
A fire outbreak from a gas explosion has burnt down a female hostel block in the Yobe State University, Damaturu. Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: UNN Gets N600m Solar Power Plant
Azura Power West Africa Limited has donated two plants which value is about N604 million to the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, as part of its Corporate Social… Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Gas Supply Problems Lead to First Blackout of 2024
150 incidents recorded in 11 years Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: Protest Rocks Lokoja Over Epileptic Power Supply, Over-Billing
Aggrieved residents of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, yesterday took to the streets to protest what they described as epileptic electricity supply to the area by Abuja Electricity… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: We'll Soon Address Liquidity Issues in Power Sector - Minister
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the federal government will direct policies to tackle the liquidity issues facing the power sector. Read more »
November 26, 2023
Nigeria: Dilapidated Power Plants, Erratic Supply Stunt Nigeria's Economy
10Yrs After, Kano's 10mw Hydro Power Plant Dallies Ibom Power Plant Underutilised Azura Edo Plant Fails To Improve Supply Improved Power Supply In Cross River Elumelu Cites Gas… Read more »
November 17, 2023
Nigeria: The Economic Cost of Vandalism, Insecurity
The electricity distribution company (DisCo) that provides power to the FCT is not answerable to the FCT Administration. Therefore, the FCTA lacks the power to penalise it for its… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Nigeria: Govt, U.S. Firm Seal Deal On Renewable Energy
The Federal Government has partnered with a United States based firm, Hecate Global Renewables to develop a sustainable renewable energy sector in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Govt, NNPC Sign Greenfield Hydroelectric Power Project
The Niger State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) for the development of the Greenfield… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Nigeria: Gas Scarcity Persists in Lagos, Kano, Others As Price Remains Unstable
Nigerians have continued to experience scarcity of Liquefied Natural Gas or cooking gas, shooting up prices across the country, findings by Daily Trust have shown. Read more »
October 29, 2023
Nigeria: Nesi Set to Host First-Ever Golf Tourney in Nov
The Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) has disclosed plans to organise the first NESI golf tournament. Read more »