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The President and Founder of Masters Energy Group, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah has been honoured with the prestigious African Industrialist Award 2026 at the highly acclaimed Africa Illustrious Awards. The distinguished accolade recognises Dr. Ogah’s outstanding contributions to Africa’s industrial growth, entrepreneurship, economic advancement, and sustainable development. Through his visionary leadership and strategic direction at Masters Energy ...
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has called on financial institutions to support operators in expanding domestic gas production. The Commission Chief Executive, NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, said this when top executives of Rand Merchant bank (RMB) visited the Commission headquarters in Abuja. Eyesan emphasised the importance of collaboration between regulators, financiers and operators ...
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has commemorated World Environment Day by reaffirming its dedication to environmental sustainability, clean energy adoption, and robust regulation within the nation's petroleum value chain. The regulator emphasized that its continuous oversight of the midstream and downstream sectors remains geared toward enforcing strict environmental compliance, curbing operational ...
The National Bureau of Statistics has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for making oil and gas data available and transparent. The Statistician-General of the Federation, Prince Semiu Adeyemi Adeniran, gave the commendation when he visited the NUPRC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Adeniran, who was accompanied by top management ...
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has emphasized the need to strengthen gas distribution infrastructure across the country to translate Nigeria’s vast gas reserves into meaningful economic and industrial growth. Speaking at the Association of Local Distributors of Gas (ALDG) Business Forum in Abuja, the Authority Chief Executive, Mr. Rabiu Umar, represented ...
…sets 18 months deadline to overhaul electricity sector Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has mandated the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC) to overhaul the state’s power sector within 18 months, in order to meet public demand and drive economic growth through reliable electricity supply. Governor Eno gave the charge, Thursday June 4, 2026, ...
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that the 2026 Licensing Round will commence latest by Q3 2026 having received the approval of the Minister of Petroleum Resources in line with the Petroleum Industry Act. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, stated this when Meren Energy (formerly Africa Oil), visited the corporate ...
In a major move to decentralize electricity generation and boost clean energy adoption, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially launched the Net Billing Regulations 2026. The new legal framework transforms medium-to-large-scale renewable energy consumers into prosumers—individuals or businesses that both consume and produce electricity. Under this regulatory architecture, these operators are now legally ...
The NNPC Foundation Ltd. has urged Nigerian youths to take the lead in addressing energy deficit through innovation, creativity and the application of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director, NNPC Foundation Ltd. made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the “Battle of the Energy Titans” Awards Ceremony and ...
Eterna Plc, a major player in Nigeria's downstream oil and gas sector, has officially announced the resignation of Dr. Bunmi Agagu-Adu from her position as Executive Director of the company. The regulatory update was formally communicated to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the firm's shareholders, and the investing public. According to the official statement signed ...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has disclosed its focus on leveraging AI and digital solutions to drive operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and support Nigeria’s production growth ambitions. The national oil company made this known when the NNPC Ltd Executive Vice President, Business Services, Mrs. Sophia Mbakwe, recently led the Company’s delegation in high-level engagements with ...
By Kemi Akintokun The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has unveiled a 100 KVA solar power system to address the institute’s lingering electricity challenges and support critical research and diagnostic facilities at the institution. The solar power system, donated to NIMR by Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS), is expected to provide uninterrupted electricity ...
By Mathew Ibiyemi For decades, achieving economic independence in Nigeria has been limited by a fundamental deficit: access to reliable electricity. In rural and peri-urban communities, often referred to as the "last mile," small businesses, agro-processors, and households have historically survived on costly, polluting petrol generators or lived in complete darkness. However, a silent revolution ...
The Eko Electricity Distribution Plc is set to use the EKEDP Power App, a smart digital platform designed to give customers more control, visibility and convenience in managing their electricity consumption. Built to simplify everyday power management, the app allows users to buy tokens, pay bills, transfer units, monitor usage, manage service requests and access ...
By Fredrick Ameh A report by the Industry Competency Centre of the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has revealed that Nigwria's downstream inventory buffers remain below safe thresholds, exposing the country to possible future disruptions. The report last week revealed that the downstream petroleum sector experienced renewed supply pressure between October 2025 and ...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has launched an emergency repair operation at the Apo Transmission Substation in Abuja following the sudden failure of a major 100MVA power transformer in the early hours of Friday. The incident has caused a temporary capacity deficit at the strategic substation, forcing grid managers to implement emergency load-redirection measures ...
…set to deepen clean energy transition, food security The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has signed two major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at deepening Nigeria’s clean energy transition, strengthening agro-industrial productivity, and accelerating innovation driven economic development across the country. The agreements, signed with the Nigerian Commodity Exchange (NCX) and the Young Innovators of Nigeria ...
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije, has announced the restoration of the 450-megawatt Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State to the national grid after a three-year shutdown caused by gas supply and metering disputes. Adighije made the disclosure during a meeting ...
The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has elected Yetunde Taiwo as its new president. She succeeds Akachukwu Nwokedi, the General Counsel and Company Secretary of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited, who had led the prominent advocacy group since April 2023. Taiwo brings an extensive background to the role, having launched her career in 1991 as ...
By Fredrick Ameh The latest metering factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has shown that Eko and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Companies remain the top-performing utilities in Nigeria’s metering drive, as the national metering rate rose to 58.57 percent in February 2026. The report revealed that 121,798 new electricity customers were metered nationwide ...
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, NLNG, Leye Falade, has stated that the company operates on a bedrock of global integrity, driven by institutional ethics and ethos designed to stand the test of scrutiny anywhere across the world. Falade made this disclosure on Tuesday during a courtesy visit ...
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has stated that maximizing indigenous participation in the midstream and downstream sectors is the next major step toward driving national industrialization and creating massive employment opportunities for Nigerians. Ogbe made this declaration on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, during his opening ...
