…plans to invest about N100bn in a 50-megawatt solar power project aimed at improving electricity supply across the North-East, describing power as the region’s most critical requirement for economic recovery and development. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Mohammed Alkali, disclosed…

Eko Electricity Distribution Plc has attributed the persistent power supply challenges in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin and surrounding communities to transmission upgrades and repeated vandalism of underground distribution cables. In a statement on Wednesday by the General Manager, Corporate Communications, Abiola Aloba,…

…increasingly selective capital flows. According to him, Africa must invest in reliable electricity, affordable connectivity, digital infrastructure and AI-ready talent to compete globally, while strengthening regional trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area. Cardoso also highlighted Nigeria’s recent refor…

…out all their power plants in one day. About 91 million people would be left without electricity and without bridges. But if I can avoid doing that, I’d prefer for it not to happen,” Trump was quoted as saying. Trump also claimed that most of Iran’s major bridges could be destroyed “in under two hours,” adding that Ira…

…accused the Tinubu administration of spending nearly three years worsening Nigeria's electricity crisis before finally landing on a policy direction he first proposed more than two decades ago. In a statement dated Sunday, July 26 and issued through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, A…

Nigeria requires an estimated $228 billion in electricity investments between now and 2045, to stabilise the grid and meet energy demands. This represents an estimated $12 billion in annual electricity investments through 2045, a period of 19 years. Speaking at Asharami Square 3.0 in Lagos, the Special Adviser to the P…

…two and 10 times more than their counterparts in countries such as Vietnam and China for electricity, credit and logistics, putting the country’s factories at a major competitive disadvantage, the National Sugar Development Council has said. The Executive Secretary of the NSDC, Kamar Bakrin, disclosed this while presen…

…48 interconnected mini-grid projects across 19 states under Nigeria's new off-grid electricity regulationsThe projects are expected to deliver more than 252,000 electricity connections and add 213.3MWp of solar power capacity with battery storageREA said the new regulations allow larger mini-grids and will improve elec…

…plans to develop Renewable Energy Service Companies that will compete directly with electricity distribution companies over the next 10 to 15 years, in a major shift aimed at tackling persistent blackouts and expanding electricity access across the country. Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Al…

…through routine flaring or lost through leaks and venting, depriving the country of electricity, cooking gas, industrial growth, government revenue and cleaner air. The economic consequences are enormous. Analysis of data from the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) Gas Flare Tracker shows that Ni…

Fossil fuels still generated 57 per cent of the world’s electricity last year despite the rapid growth of renewable energy, according to a report by the Pew Research Centre based on data from energy think tank Ember. The report said electricity generated from coal, natural gas and oil fell as a share of global generati…

…and insufficient investment continue to undermine efforts to ensure a reliable electricity supply, expand gas infrastructure, and promote renewable energy. Speaking on the theme, “Public-Private Energy Shift: Innovation, Investment, Implementation”, stakeholders maintained that Nigeria’s aspiration to build a resilient…

…Floodwaters affected facilities at the Oworo 132/33kV Transmission Station, leading to electricity outages in several neighbourhoods served by Ikeja Electric.The Lagos State Government approved the dredging of 28 additional primary drainage channels as part of efforts to improve flood control and reduce the impact of f…

…to the complaints, Rebecca has been denied consistent access to water, electricity, cooking gas, food and medical care during the occupation.The woman's lawyers also allege that her children and other family members have been displaced and that both relatives and legal counsel have been blocked from entering the proper…

…where informal businesses would be guided through formalisation, given access to stable electricity and relevant equipment, and supported to scale. Illegal checkpoints along Nigeria’s port corridors have been a chronic and heavily documented challenge. A 2023 report by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria estimated…

…Population Commission, Dr Akinola Odeyemi as Managing Director of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET), and Dr Anthony Inalegwu Godwin as chairman/CEO of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission. Engineer Julius Oloro, a former council chairman, is the new CEO of the Kwara-based National Centre for Agricultural Mec…

…be supplied to Morocco and European markets. The company said the project would support electricity generation, improve energy access, drive industrialisation and facilitate the development of new industrial value chains across the region. The agreement signed by the ECOWAS member states gives effect to the approval gr…

…Power and Energy Commissioners in Nigeria (FPECN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s electricity sector reforms, describing the decentralisation of the power market as a far-reaching step that can transform the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The post Forum backs Tinubu’s power sector reforms appeared fir…

…provide the necessary operational support that would ensure that the objectives of the electricity market reform are achieved while he also emphasised the cordial relationship that exists between NISO and TCN. The NISO MD, in his remarks, thanked the region’s management team for the formal handover of the former TCN Re…

…connectivity between Ogun and Lagos states. Adebutu also pledged to prioritise electricity through public-private partnerships, saying improved power supply would boost productivity, reduce business costs and create employment. “For electricity, private sector participation with the government, we will pursue it relent…

…housing development, including the road infrastructure and services such as water and electricity, among others,” Engr. Okoh said. He also told newsmen that the SEC approved the immediate commencement of a 10.5km Igogoro-Amachara-Ikpamodo-Okpo-Amaada road project. He said the administration further approved work on fla…

…approaches to infrastructure development instead of relying solely on borrowing. “For electricity, we will pursue a strong partnership between the government and the private sector. “You don’t borrow money for infrastructure anymore. I will construct roads that will improve connectivity between Ogun State and Lagos. “O…

Ijeoma Chinonyerem, a Nigerian hair vendor, has shared how she recharged her electricity meter with N30,000 and received a surprisingly large number of unitsShe explained that her area receives little to no power supply, which Nigerians satirically call 'Band Z', but her solar panels keep her home runningThe post spark…

Kuwait's electricity and water ministry confirmed a second consecutive day of Iranian attacks on a power and water distillation plantKuwait International Airport suspended air traffic due to rocket and drone strikes, forcing the national carrier to reschedule most flightsBahrain's army said its air defences intercepted…

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has issued a public notice, announcing a planned power outage covering the weekendThe outage will affect some of Nigeria's most sensitive federal facilities, including the State House Villa and DSS headquartersAEDC said the disruption is linked to the relocation of two…