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The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has announced its readiness to supply an additional 1,500 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Lagos State. This move is part of an intervention strategy aimed at narrowing the state's severe energy supply deficit and expanding regional power infrastructure. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Engr. ...
Alhaji Mustapha Salihu, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Adamawa, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) project in Fufore Local Government Area. Salihu gave the commendation on Monday during his campaign tour of Fufore, Girei and Yola South Local Government Areas. “The TCN project is a ...
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri has explained why the State's gas-powered electricity project commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is yet to service the nite state. Speaking as a special guest at the “Feast Day Cultural Fiesta” of the St. Mathias Catholic, Amarata, Yenagoa, Diri stated that the power turbines, commissioned by President Bola Tinubu on ...
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the federal and state governments to intensify measures to reduce energy costs and improve transportation infrastructure to mitigate the impact of inflation in the country. Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, Dr Muda Yusuf, made the call in a statement on Friday in Lagos while ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso When transformers develop faults in many Nigerian communities, residents already know the burden will likely fall on them. Instead of expecting quick intervention from electricity authorities, people often begin contributing money to repair damaged transformers, replace cables, and restore the power supply themselves. This reality recently played out in General Alagbado, Lagos, ...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced the second phase of compensation for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) impacted by the 330kV Double Circuit QUAD Conductor Mando–Rimin Zakara Transmission Line Project. The second phase of the compensation process began on Thursday, 7th May, 2026 in Shika, Zaria, Kaduna with over 2000 claimants receiving compensation. In ...
By Fredrick Ameh Nigeria’s energy sector took center stage at the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, where Solewant Group unveiled its latest technological breakthroughs to a global audience of over 25,000 professionals. Led by its Executive Director, Mr. Isa Momodu and General Manager Dr. Felix Onyela, the Solewant delegation presented on behalf of ...
The Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani has declared that excuses will no longer be acceptable regarding the quality of telecommunications services in Nigeria. In a statement on Sunday, the Minister revealed that the foundational conditions for improved service delivery have now been established, placing the burden of performance squarely on the shoulders of major operators ...
The President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Transnational Corporation Plc, Owen Omogiafo, has disclosed that the Federal Government has commenced repayment of longstanding debts owed to power generation companies. Omogiafo described the move as the most significant progress yet in resolving liquidity challenges in Nigeria’s electricity sector. Omogiafo disclosed this in an interview with ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has pledged to deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity supply across Lagos State. The agency made the pledge at the maiden edition of the LASERC Stakeholders Engagement held in Ikeja, Lagos. The event marked a major step in the development of the state’s electricity market ...
Alhaji Usman Mohammed, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of New Energy Services Company Ltd. (NESSCO), has urged Nigeria to accelerate its adaptation to the global energy transition to remain competitive in the evolving energy landscape. Mohammed said this in an interview on the sidelines of the Offshore Technology Conference 2026 in Houston, U.S. where ...
Chairman, Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), Mr Wole Ogunsanya, has urged African countries to strengthen local capacity and harness natural resources to secure their energy future amid global shifts Ogunsanya said this in an interview on the sidelines of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2026 in Houston, Texas, U.S. Speaking on the conference theme, ...
Enugu State Government has unveiled plans to build a 660MW coal-fired power plant in the state, starting from July this year, as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s administration’s strategy to actualise its vision to grow the state’s economy from $4.4bn to $30bn.This was even as the Organised Private Sector Nigeria (OPSN), an umbrella body for ...
Following his formal confirmation by the Senate on Wednesday, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe has warned that the deep-seated issues within Nigeria’s power sector admit no quick fixes. Tegbe, who was confirmed alongside Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, used his screening floor time to manage public expectations, arguing that the nation must move away from the traditional cycle of ...
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has revealed that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains same, stating that its ex‑depot price remains unchanged. In a statement on Wednesday, the Reginery debunked reports of a hike in the ex-depot price. The Refinery noted that it will continue to sustain it’s current prices as part ...
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to conduct a comprehensive power audit to determine the state’s actual electricity consumption and improve supply efficiency. The governor made this known during an unscheduled visit to the 4-megawatt gas-fired Independent Power Plant in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Wednesday. Speaking during the inspection, Abiodun said the audit ...
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has revealed that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains same, stating that its ex‑depot price remains unchanged. The Refinery by sustaining it’s current prices is reaffirming its commitment to supporting stability in the domestic energy market and cushioning the wider economy against external shocks. By absorbing prevailing ...
Africa is currently at the forefront of the global energy scene, as supply shortages and geopolitical tensions continue to reshape the oil and gas industry. Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, the Commission Chief Executive (CCE) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), made this known at the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) World series African Energy ...
The Critical Stakeholders Investigation Panel has commenced town hall meetings to investigate the root causes of erratic power supply to Kebbi by the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). The report also states that the panel was set-up by the Kebbi Government to examine the lingering power challenges and recommend lasting solutions. The panel comprises government ...
By Damilare Adeleye The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has taken delivery of two power transformers as the ongoing rehabilitation of the Amuwo 132/33kV Transmission Substation progresses. In a statement released on Monday, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, confirmed that two 60MVA power transformers have been delivered to the site. She noted that the ...
Nigeria is aiming to achieve zero gas flaring by 2030, according to the Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan. Eyesan made this declaration on Monday during the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) at the Nigerian Pavilion in Houston, Texas. The pavilion, organized by the Petroleum Technology Association ...
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that a pricing gap between crude oil producers and local refiners continues to hinder the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO), leaving refineries with less than half of their required feedstock for the first quarter of 2026. Despite a regulatory mandate intended to bolster local energy sufficiency, ...
...as electricity consumers pay ₦196.68bn The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) have emerged as the top performers in revenue collection for February 2026, according to the latest factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The report, which tracks the commercial performance of the 11 Distribution Companies (DisCos), ...
