January 31
Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Customers Rose to 11.7 Million in Q3 2023 - Report
"Total customer numbers in Q3 2023 stood at 11.71 million from 11.47 million in Q2 2023, showing an increase of 2.08 per cent," NBS said. Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: Kaduna Electric Gets New CEO
In his address to the executive management committee members and staff, Mr Hashidu urged every staff member to look in the mirror and challenge themselves to do better. Read more »
January 04
Nigeria: Electricity Company Announces Power Outage in Port Harcourt
The company did not state how long the outage will last. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Firm Plans First-Ever Gas Supply Deal to South Africa
"We'd probably very early in the year close out another segment of the market, an off-take for South Africa," David Ige, the CEO of the Lagos-based energy firm, said. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: FAO Distributes Fuel-Efficient Stoves to 24,500 Borno Households - Official
"The reduction in expenditure on fuelwood was 58 per cent, and the frequency of fuelwood scouting time was reduced from four times a week to 1.5 times a week." Read more »
December 13, 2023
Africa: COP28 Ends With Agreement On Fossil Fuels, but Reservations Remain
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, says limiting global heating to 1.5°C will be impossible without the phase-out of fossil fuels. Read more »
Nigeria: TCN Installs CCTV Cameras in Lagos Substations
''Transmission Company is also partnering with the local chiefs and kings to help in taming this trend. Definitely, we can't do it alone without the help of communities where these… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Govt Set to Unbundle Transmission Company
''To align with the Electricity Act 2023 and the industry's demands, it's time to restructure the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) into two entities: the Independent System… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Grid Collapses
"The collapse happened by 13.49 this afternoon. It is now fully restored by 18.51,'' an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Vandals Attack Transmission Line - TCN
The TCN General Manager Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, made this known in a statement. Read more »
December 07, 2023
Nigeria: TCN, Others to Complete CBN-Funded Power Projects 2024
Addressing concerns and speculations that the projects had been abandoned, an official noted that works are currently ongoing and would be delivered at the expected time Read more »
December 06, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 Participants Speak On Nigeria's Affordable Renewable Energy Potential
Tuesday's event at the ongoing COP28 in Dubai focussed on broad spectrum of solutions from deploying large scale renewable energy to decarbonising the energy of today. Read more »
December 01, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria, Germany Sign Agreement to Accelerate Siemens Power Project - Presidency
The PPI, formerly known as the Nigeria Electrification Roadmap Initiative, was the outcome of the visit of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Abuja in August 2018. Read more »
November 20, 2023
Nigeria: Sun Africa Pledges to Commit $2.2bn Into Power Project in Nigeria - Minister
The minister said that the initial phase of the Sun Africa's project would focus on delivering 961 Megawatts peak (MWp) of solar Photovoltaics (PV) infrastructure and 455MWh of… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Nigeria: Jubilation As Electricity Company Restores Power in Imo After Two Weeks Blackout
The blackout followed the nationwide strike by organised labour. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Nigeria: Kyari Calls for Adaptation to Changing Energy Landscape
Reiterating NNPC Ltd's commitment, Kyari emphasized the company's dedication to embracing exploration, developing renewables... Read more »
November 14, 2023
Africa: Africa Needs Over $30 Billion Annually to Fill Energy Finance Gap
Nigeria's finance sector lags in adopting non-interest banking, experts say. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria On Verge of Renewable Energy Revolution - Actor Fabian Lojede
The International Renewable Energy Agency predicts that 60 per cent of Nigeria's energy demand in 2050 can be met through renewable sources. Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout Looms As Nigerian Electricity Workers Join Labour Unions' Strike
The NUEE members' strike could throw the country into darkness, given the workers' critical roles in electricity distribution in the country. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria to Prioritise Digital Tech, Clean Energy - Shettima
Mr Shettima noted that investments in digital technology, clean energy and other sectors had become a priority as a result of the dwindling fortunes of the oil economy. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Nigeria: Again, EEDC Speaks On Persistent State-Wide Blackout in Imo
EEDC explains how it has been left with no energy to distribute to its customers, a development that has left the whole of Imo State in a persistent blackout. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL, NUPRC, Others Remitted N14.38 Trillion to Federation Account in 2 Years - NEITI
The contribution by the NNPCL and FIRS declined significantly, the report said. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Nigeria: Zungeru Hydropower Plant to Begin Operation November - Minister
"Zungeru hydropower is ready. The concession has also been approved by Mr President. So we will start operating Zunger probably before the end of this month," Mr Adelabu said. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Nigeria: Reps Panel Summons CBN, Discos, Over $321m, N18.2b Loans for Electricity Projects
The loans were taken during the last administration to enhance the transmission and distribution infrastructure but were not judiciously used. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Issues Warning Alert On Highly Caffeinated Energy Drinks Sold Online
NAFDAC says the consumption of products containing high levels of caffeine could cause headaches, insomnia, irritability, and nervousness. Read more »