February 29
Nigeria: FG Ready to Resolve Power Supply Challenges - Minister
...Meets state energy commissioners Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Power Supply to North-East Drops By 5mw As Vandals Destroy Tcn Towers
Power supply challenges in the country deepened yesterday as suspected insurgents vandalised two power transmission towers along Gombe-Damaturu 330kV line. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Chieftain Cautions Tinubu Against Subsidy Removal On Electricity
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Ambassador (Dr) Ibrahim Tajudeen Olesin has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against removing subsidy on electricity as being… Read more »
February 22
Africa: Africa's Nocs to Unite At Nies 2024 for the Continent's Energy Agenda
The highly anticipated 7th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2024) is set to convene the National Oil Companies (NOCs) Forum, bringing together esteemed CEOs and key… Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Electricity - Forex Crisis, Inflation Drive Up Meter Prices By 80 Percent - -Investigation
NIGERIA'S foreign exchange and inflation have combined to push the prices of prepaid meters year-on-year, YoY by 80 percent to N147, 610.43 (Single phase) in February 2024, from… Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Power Grid Drops to 3,530mw As Rationing Persists Nationwide
Amid gas supply challenges and financial outlook, power supply across the country remained stranded over the weekend as measures by the Federal Government to improve national grid… Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Iju-Ishaga Fire - Lagos Commences Probe Into Gas Explosion
....vows to sanction culprits Read more »
Nigeria: Avoid Actions Injurious to Your Bail, Court Warns 20 Ex-Ptd Leaders
An FCT High Court has warned 20 former leaders of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers, PTD, branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, charged with… Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Reject IMF's Recommendation On Fuel, Electricity Subsidy, Prp Tells FG
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has advised the Federal Government to reject the advice of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to phase out petrol and electricity subsidies. Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Akpabio Wants Accessible, Affordable Energy for Nigerians
The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio has tasked stakeholders in the energy sector to work toward accessible and affordable renewable energy for Nigerians in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Eedc Says Current Poor Power Supply in S/East Is Beyond Its Powers
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), says the poor power supply currently experienced across the South-East is beyond its powers. Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: National Grid Restored After Partial Disturbance - TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the national grid has been fully restored after a partial disturbance at about 11:21 a. m. on Sunday. Read more »
February 04
Nigeria: Breaking - Nigeria Records First System Collapse in 2024
Despite promises, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) recorded its first electricity system collapse in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout - Power Grid Begins Recovery After First Collapse in 2024
National power grid has begun a slow recovery after the first collapse of the year left cities and villages without public power supply across the country. Read more »
February 02
Nigeria: Govt Fails to Secure $10bn Annual Funding for Energy Transition - Report
Nigeria is falling short of the $10 billion annual target for achieving net-zero carbon emission by 2060, a report by the Natural Resources Governance Institute, NRGI, and BudgIT… Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Govt Failing to Raise $10bn Annual Funding for Energy Transition - Report
Nigeria is falling short of the $10 billion annual target for achieving net-zero carbon emission by 2060, a report by the Natural Resources Governance Institute, NRGI, and BudgIT… Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Mainstream Takes Over $1.3bn Zungeru Power Plant
Mainstream Energy Solution today took over the $1.3 billion Zungeru Hydro Power Plant, after winning the bid for the plant in a competitive bidding process. Read more »
January 18
Nigeria: 50% of Nigerians Have No Access to Electricity - Mele Kyari
Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, yesterday, noted that for Nigeria to prosper and develop, it must bridge the… Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: 'Govt to Provide Electricity to People in Unserved, Underserved Communities'
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has vowed that the Federal Government will provide electricity to unserved and underserved communities in Nigeria. Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: Chinese, Nigerian Firms Sign $1bn Gas Flaring Deal
A Chinese firm, Beijing Zhogmin Xinjunlong New Energy Technology Company Ltd. and NIGUS International, a Nigerian firm, have signed a $1 billion agreement to fund and develop gas… Read more »
January 02
Nigeria: NNPC Records 112 Oil Theft Incidents in Niger Delta
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, yesterday, said it has recorded 112 incidences of crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: 'We're Working Tirelessly On Stable Electricity', Power Minister, Adelabu Assures Nigerians
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday assured Nigerians of stable power supply during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Rig Count Drops 13 Percent As Oil Rises to 1.4m Bpd
Nigeria's rig count, a major index of measuring activities in the upstream sector, dropped month-on-month, MoM by 13.3 per cent to 13 in October 2023, from 15 recorded in the… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Nigeria: Electricity - Policy Flip-Flop Threatens U.S.$155 Million Smart Metres Project
Inconsistent government policies, high annual turnover and cash flow requirements are currently threatening execution of the $155 million Phase 2 of Nigeria's National Mass… Read more »
October 28, 2023
Africa: Italy Eyeing Africa for Energy Security
Italy's government is eyeing Africa in pursuit of energy security, even as some officials defend Rome's often-bloody colonial past on the continent -- giving short shrift to… Read more »