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By Fredrick Ameh The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), and the United Arab Emirates have taken fresh steps to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation following a high-level meeting in Abuja. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, visited the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al Shamsi, at the UAE ...
The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr Abba Aliyu, has hailed the newly released mini-grid regulations as a historic turning point that will fast-track large scale project delivery in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector. The updated regulation released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), follows two years of intense advocacy and technical ...
By Emmanuel Ikpe The Village Head of Ikot Ntuen Offot in Uyo LGA, Eteidung Nsikak Ime Esang, has appealed to the Akwa Ibom State Government for urgent intervention as the community faces a two-year blackout and severe environmental degradation. Speaking to journalists at his palace, the traditional ruler noted that the prolonged lack of electricity ...
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reiterated ongoing reforms in accelerating the greening of the nation’s oil and gas sector by embedding strict decarbonisation requirements into its core regulatory framework. In a move to align Nigeria’s upstream activities with global Energy, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, the Commission confirmed that climate-action milestones are ...
By Osordi Ayomide and Usman Yahaya Ismail Nigeria is on the verge of a major energy breakthrough as the long-awaited Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) pipeline nears completion, with officials confirming that natural gas supply to Abuja could begin as early as July 2026. This domestic milestone arrives alongside significant progress on the international stage, as an intergovernmental ...
Key Management staff of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Seplat Energy Plc met with principal officers of the Delta State University (DELSU), at Abraka, Delta State, on Monday to deliberate on critical processes toward the take-off of a Centre of Excellence in Gas Development, approved for the institution by the Board ...
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a historic milestone, exporting 44,000 barrels per day (bpd) of gasoline in March 2026. This performance officially positions Nigeria as a net exporter of petrol for the first time, recording a surplus of approximately 3,000 bPd for the month. The refinery’s rising output is rapidly reshaping international trade, with ...
By: Usman Yahaya Ismail A major step forward is expected this year on the proposed $25 billion Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline, as officials confirm that an intergovernmental agreement will be signed to advance the long-delayed project. The development was disclosed by Amina Benkhadra, a senior official of Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM), who ...
By Fredrick Ameh The NNPC Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding collaboration with global energy giant ExxonMobil, as both companies move to strengthen operations in Nigeria’s deepwater oil and gas sector. The renewed partnership focus was confirmed during a high-level courtesy visit to the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo ...
By Ejire Folakunmi The Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Engr. Abdu Bello Mohammed, on Thursday, April 9, received members of the House of Representatives Committee on Power Sector Reforms and Expenditure at the National Control Centre (NCC) in Osogbo. He was joined by the Executive Director, System Operator, Engr. Ali Nafisatu ...
Energy experts have criticised recent recommendations by the World Bank urging Nigeria to deepen fuel importation and fully liberalise its downstream petroleum sector, warning that the advice is ill‑timed, economically regressive and in direct violation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). An energy economist and professor, Ken Ife, faulted the position during a televised interview ...
Global energy markets were thrown into fresh turmoil on Monday as oil prices surged past the psychologically critical $100 per barrel mark. The spike follows the collapse of high-stakes reconciliatory talks between Washington and Tehran, prompting President Donald Trump to order a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. In the wake ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The NERC has issued a new directive mandating the structured reporting of Regional Transmission Loss Factors (TLF) in a bid to enhance transparency and operational efficiency in Nigeria’s power sector. The directive, contained in Order No. NERC/2026/026 and dated April 8, 2026, establishes a formal framework for tracking and reporting transmission losses ...
Century Group has been confirmed as an Energy Infrastructure and FPSO Partner at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town, reflecting its growing footprint as one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous offshore operators. The company’s participation underscores its expanding operational capacity, fleet strength and role in driving local content and infrastructure solutions across Africa. Century ...
The Ondo State Government, through the Ondo State Electricity Regulatory Bureau (OSERB), has granted power generation and distribution licences to Ore Power Ltd. and ASB Valiant Electricity Ltd. under the Ondo State Electricity Law, 2020. The development, announced at a ceremony in Akure, marks a step toward improving electricity supply and driving economic growth across ...
Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Engr. Tony Attah has urged indigenous oil and gas operators in Nigeria to form consortiums to take advantage of emerging opportunities. Delivering a presentation at the Nigerian Content Academy Lecture on Thursday, entitled “Finding Funds for Effective and Efficient Local Content Initiatives – IPPG Perspective,” Attah argued ...
By Fredrick Ameh The Federal Government of Nigeria is stepping up its clean energy transition with a renewed focus on Northern Nigeria, moving to establish Katsina State as a key hub for alternative transportation. At the center of this push is the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EV). This initiative ...
By Ejire Folakunmi The Transmission Company of Nigeria, Abuja Region, has announced that its maintenance crew will carry out essential annual preventive maintenance at the Karu 132/33kV Transmission Substation starting today. The technical exercise is focused on the 100/110MVA and 60MVA 132/33kV power transformers to ensure the continued stability of the region's electrical infrastructure. According ...
By Ejire Folakunmi The Ondo State Government, through the Ondo State Electricity Regulatory Bureau (OSERB), has granted power generation and distribution licences to Ore Power Ltd. and ASB Valiant Electricity Ltd. under the Ondo State Electricity Law, 2020. The development, announced at a ceremony in Akure, marks a step toward improving electricity supply and driving ...
Global energy giant ExxonMobil has announced pledged to significantly expands its Nigerian operations, outlining plans for a series of new deepwater projects with the potential to recover up to one billion barrels of oil in phases. This was disclosed during a meeting between the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and ...
... as smaller GenCos shoulder Nigeria's energy needs The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has released its Operational Performance Factsheet for March 2026, revealing that out of a total installed capacity of 13,625 MW, an average of only 4,089 MW was available for dispatch. According to the report, the grid-connected plants recorded a Plant Availability ...
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Sen. George Akume has inaugurated a technical committee to critically review the proposed $200 billion Integrated Gas, Power and High-Speed Rail Project, an initiative that aims at revolutionising Nigeria’s infrastructure, bolstering economic growth and positioning the nation as a key player in the energy and transportation sectors. ...
