July 05
Africa: Historic Moment As Nigeria Wins Bid to Host Africa's $5bn Energy Bank, Beats Ghana, S'africa, Cote d'Ivoire
* Industry operators laud continent's first oil financial institution Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Probes $5.7bn 3,050 Megawatts Mambila Power Contract, Seeks Plant's Inclusion in Tinubu's Legacy Projects
The Senate yesterday unanimously resolved to probe the $5.79 billion Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project (MHEPP) located in Taraba State. Read more »
July 02
Nigeria: Discos Raise Revenue By N42.4bn After 230 Percent Hike in Tariff for Premium Customers
Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) in Nigeria made additional revenue of N42.4 billion after the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved a hike in… Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Nog Energy Week to Discuss Key Initiatives On Thriving Domestic Gas Market in Nigeria
As Nigeria continues to navigate its path towards economic diversification and sustainable development, the role of the oil and gas sector remains paramount. To harness the full… Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: To Enhance Energy Efficiency, Son, Ecn, Others Plan Review of Standard Performance for Air Conditioners
Stakeholders in Nigeria's energy sector have begun the process of reviewing the country's Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for air conditioners to enhance energy… Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Unpaid Bills - Air Force Personnel Allegedly Invade Power Supply Facilities in Lagos
Some air force personnel from the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Bolade, Oshodi, have allegedly invaded the premises of critical power infrastructure in Lagos state, rough-handling… Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Ibedc Assures of Restoring Electricity to Oyo Community
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), has assured residents of Lalupon Community and its environ of restoration of power supply within three weeks. Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: Energy Prices Continue Rise, Fuel Transportation Costs Nationwide
The prices of major fuels, including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, diesel, as well as gas continued to rise in May 2024, taking their tolls on transportation costs… Read more »
Nigeria: For Energy Transition to Succeed, Our Vulnerable People Must Be Supported - President
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, declared that Nigeria remained committed to a balanced approach to energy transition that supports the vulnerable of the society. Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: Ekpo Woos Canadian Businesses, Investors to Nigeria's Gas Sector
The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo has said the path to a sustainable energy future requires partnership, innovation, and a shared commitment to… Read more »
June 17
Nigeria: Opportunities and Challenges in the Electric Power Sector
Nigeria currently generates less than 5,00MW for a nation of over 200 million, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Even so, the transmission network often cannot… Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: New Report Says Nigeria's Liquefied Natural Gas Expansion Drive Faces Severe Future Risks
Although Nigeria is embarking on massive expansion of its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) footprint with many big ticket projects, like the Train-7, there are several risks to be… Read more »
June 17
Africa: How Dangote Is Pioneering Africa's Energy Transition - Grema Sulaiman
As Africa continues to transition towards a more diversified and sustainable economic model, Grema Sulaiman believes as Director General of the Centre for Energy Investment and… Read more »
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Electricity Disco Vows to End Energy Theft
Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has vowed to end the incidence of energy theft within its area of coverage, namely, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, and… Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: IEA - Global Spending On Clean Energy Infrastructure to Hit $2tn in 2024
Global spending on clean energy technologies and infrastructure is on track to hit $2 trillion in 2024 even as higher financing costs hinder new projects, notably in emerging and… Read more »
June 12
Africa: Nigeria Intensifies Bid to Host $5bn Africa's First Energy Bank, Meets With APPO Countries' Envoys
The federal government last night went a step further in its bid for Africa's first energy bank, meeting with envoys of members of the Africa Petroleum Producers Organisation… Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: Oando Announces $550m Participation in Nnpcl's Crude Oil-Backed Project Gazelle
Oando Plc, an indigenous energy company, at the weekend announced a successful $550 million participation in the Project Gazelle financing deal, raising the total disbursed amount… Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Wale Edun Advocates More Liquidity in Power Sector
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, yesterday, said liquidity remained a major solution required by the power sector to perform optimally.… Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: Ibedc Appoints Agoha Md
The management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), has named Mr. Francis Agoha, as its new Acting Managing Director. Read more »
June 06
Nigeria: Govt Restores Power Supply to North-East Months After Terrorists' Attack On Infrastructure
The federal government yesterday announced the restoration of electricity supply to the North-east, months after suspected terrorists attacked key transmission infrastructure in… Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: Gencos Urge FG to Offset N3.5tn Owed Them, Say Debts Inhibiting Operations
Power Generation Companies (Gencos) operating in the country have called on the federal government to pay the accumulated N3.7 trillion owed them for their services. Read more »
Nigeria: Geregu, Siemens Partner to Raise Nigerian Firm's Overall Power Generation Capacity to 1,200mw
Nigeria's foremost power generation solutions provider, Geregu Power Plc and Siemens Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop solutions for… Read more »
Africa: Ukwuoma - Financial Barrier Hindering Adoption of Solar Innovation in Africa
Ifeanyi Ukwuoma is the Chief Executive Officer of Powerfull Technology Limited .In this interview, he talks about how the organization is driving the expansion of solar adoption… Read more »
May 29
Nigeria: Govt, Partners Begin Free Cooking Gas Distribution to 1m Homes Nationwide
The federal government yesterday commenced the distribution of free gas cylinders to 1 million homes in the country in a bid to wean Nigerians from the continued use of firewood,… Read more »
May 28
Nigeria: Lagos Set to Generate Power From Solid Waste, Signs Deal With Dutch Firm
Lagos State has taken a major step towards turning tonnes of solid waste generated in the metropolis to usable energy. Read more »