April 25, 2023
Nigeria: Russia-Ukraine War - Report Identifies Risks in Expansion of Nigeria's Gas Production
The report, titled: "Gas Expansion and the Energy Transition in Nigeria and the Niger Delta," said the country's weak enforcement of standards and regulations has enabled oil and… Read more »
April 21, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Positioned to Become Superpower in Energy Transition - NUPRC
Nigeria's average rig count recently grew in April 2023, a positive signal of new investments trickling into the country, an official said. Read more »
April 18, 2023
Nigeria: Petroleum Industry Act Is Nigeria's Second Biggest Energy Sector Achievement - Buhari
"For decades, we were told that because of various vested interests, it would be nearly impossible to pass the bill but we made it happen," Mr Buhari said. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Discos Generated N434 Billion in Q3, Q4 2022 - Report
The NBS said in terms of revenue, N232.32 billion was generated by the DisCos in Q4 2022 compared to N202.62 billion in Q3 2022. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Nigeria: Seplat Energy Reacts to Lawsuit As Nigerian Government Alleges Breach of Immigration Law
The lawsuit is the latest phase of the clash between Seplat Energy's CEO Roger Brown and some stakeholders. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Nigeria: Edo Assembly Summons Seplat Energy, Community Over Land Dispute
The house has adopted a business calendar of 49 sitting days for the fourth quarter of the fourth session of the seventh assembly. Read more »
March 16, 2023
Nigeria: NCC Urges Telcos to Adopt Renewable Energy to Minimise Cost
The commission urged telcos to focus on green and sustainable power solutions required for the connectivity of IoT devices and network optimisation Read more »
March 12, 2023
Nigeria: Company Blames Insufficient Power Allocation for Unstable Electricity Supply
Mr Muhammed apologised to electricity consumers for the inconveniences caused by the load shedding. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Nigeria: Global Oil Windfall Shoots Seplat's Revenue to Historic N404bn but Profit Shrinks
Its revenue strengthened by more than one-third to N403.9 billion year on year even when oil production was 6.8 per cent weaker Read more »
February 15, 2023
Nigeria: FEC Approves $53.1m for Electricity Conductors to Boost Power Supply
The conductors when installed would help address the challenge of constant tripping of circuit breakers due to the overloading of electricity lines. Read more »
February 14, 2023
Africa: Africa Is World's Most Energy-Poor Continent - Report
The average electricity use of a sub-Saharan African resident is lower than that of a household fridge in the United States (US), the report said. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Nigeria: Otedola's Brothers Acquire 7.7mn Shares Worth N1.7bn in Geregu Power
The share acquisition puts the two brothers in a good position to become directors on the company's board, currently chaired by Femi Otedola. Read more »
January 29, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Energy Transition Plan - State House to Lead the Way for Public Buildings
The Plan seeks to tackle the dual crises of energy poverty and climate change with renewable energy contributing at least 30 per cent to the energy mix by the year 2030. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Nigeria: Kano 10 Megawatts Hydropower Plant Completed, Begins Test Run
The power plant is only awaiting certification from the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA). Read more »
December 27, 2022
Nigeria: Afreximbank Gets Internal Approval to Acquire Stake in Geregu Power
Geregu Power, controlled by the business tycoon Femi Otedola, is a 435 megawatt thermal power plant located in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: We Are Partnering With 15 Firms to Deliver Key Energy Projects - NCDMB
The projects cover modular refining, gas distribution, power generation and manufacturing. Read more »
Nigeria: High Voltage Causes 10 Deaths in Zaria
A community leader in Zaria said the power fluctuations virtually affected all houses in the three communities. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves N3.4 Billion to Restore Electricity to Maiduguri
Maiduguri got disconnected from the national grid due to the activities of Boko Haram insurgent, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Demands Reversal of Privatisation of Electricity Sector, Rejects Water Bill
The trade union said since the power sector was handed over to private operators, no significant improvement has been recorded. Read more »
December 17, 2022
Nigeria: Shell Completes Acquisition of Nigerian Solar Firm Daystar Power
First announced in late September, the deal, having scaled regulatory hurdles, is the latest phase of Shell's march towards providing clean energy via carbon emissions. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Nigeria: Court Clears Firm from Alleged N3.5 Billion Paris Loan Scam
When the EFCC concluded its investigation, GCA Energy Limited and its officials were not charged. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Data Firm Says Saving $10 Million Switching From Diesel to Gas Power Source
The development, the CEO said, provides a total IT power of 13.5MW at the Nigeria campus, "built using modern, efficient and green design architecture." Read more »
November 19, 2022
Nigeria: Tinubu Campaigns in Delta, Promises to Reactivate Gas Revolution Industrial Park
"Our government will further re-activate the multi-billion dollars Gas Revolution Industrial Park Project." Read more »
November 01, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Invites Bids for Zungeru Hydropower Plant Concession
The country's privatisation agency has set November 24 as deadline for the Request for Qualification. Read more »
October 24, 2022
Nigeria: Budget Defence - Reps Panel Summons NBET MD Over Azura $30 Million Per Month Power Deal
Nnaemeka Ewelukwa, the managing director of NBET, was summoned for failing to appear before the House Committee on Finance to defend the agency's budget and power deals. Read more »