March 27, 2026 The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains determined to reform and strengthen Nigeria’s power sector. He noted that while the promise of every nation rests on its abundance, Nigeria cannot afford to gamble with energy security. The Vice President, who spoke on Thursday […]Read More
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has extended a formal apology to Nigerians for the recent nationwide electricity outages, acknowledging the significant disruptions they have caused to households, businesses, schools, and industries. He characterized the situation as a temporary issue and addressed the nation during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. In his remarks, […]Read More
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has formally approved the appointment of Ms. Sherifat Adegbenro as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC). In a statement issued on Monday and the Commission said the confirmation aligns with the Code of Corporate Governance for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. It added that […]Read More
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has achieved another significant milestone in its mission to close the energy gap in unserved and underserved communities with the successful disbursement of ₦3.2 billion to Zanoplus. This capital injection is earmarked for the rapid deployment of solar mini-grid projects across strategic locations in Bauchi State, marking a robust continuation […]Read More
…Over $2.6bn FDI Attracted into the Sector in Two Years The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has charged the US and African nations to prioritize the establishment of regional energy hubs as a strategic pathway to accelerate cross-border mining industrialization and strengthen the supply chain of critical minerals essential for the global energy […]Read More
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued an order on the Registration and Authorisation of Grid-Connected Private Transmission Substations in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (“NESI”) owned by bulk electricity consumers, to enhance grid reliability, stability, operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Grid Code. The NERC website states that the […]Read More
In order to allow the business to re-string the Benin-Ajaokuta 330kV line at Ihovbor, the management of Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN Benin Region, has informed power customers in Benin City, UNIBEN, Oluku, Egba, and the surrounding areas of Ihovbor of the planned outage. The business informed the public of “a scheduled outage on Benin–Ajaokuta […]Read More
February 25, 2026 Kano Singer Market Inferno: The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated Federal Government’s resolve to work with the Kano State government and relevant government agencies to prevent the recurrence of fire outbreak in markets across the state. He disclosed that all necessary documentation has been made by the Federal Ministry of […]Read More
February 20, 2026 The global AI and data center boom will need acceleration of renewable energy rollout to avoid plunging millions of people into energy poverty as power bills jump, the founder of China’s major wind turbine maker Envision told the Financial Times. “For this AI revolution, lots of people may end up with energy […]Read More
The Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, Mathieu Bouyer, has reiterated the company’s dedication to enhancing Nigeria’s energy supply while simultaneously decreasing the carbon intensity of its operations. Mr. Bouyer expressed these views during a panel discussion titled “Capitalising on Africa’s Global Upstream Momentum” at the 9th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2026), which […]Read More
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