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By Fredrick Ameh In a move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s energy security, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, recently hosted Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), at the Defence House, Abuja, for a strategic courtesy visit. The meeting provided a platform for both leaders to discuss the ...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the commencement of a scheduled preventive maintenance exercise at its Okene 132/33kV Transmission Substation today, Wednesday. According to an official notice released by the company, the maintenance work is scheduled to take place between 9:30 am and 2:00 pm. The routine exercise is designed to allow the ...
Nigerian consumers failed to remit over ₦63.46 billion to Distribution Companies (DisCos) in January 2026, a report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed. According to data seen on NERC, despite a total billing of ₦268.20 billion issued to consumers in January 2026, the eleven Distribution Companies (DisCos) managed to collect only ₦204.74 ...
The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has announced a series of planned power outages for residents in the North-east. In a notice posted on its Facebook page, the YEDC reveals that the disruptions are a result of extensive upgrade and maintenance works being carried out by contractors from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on ...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has commenced the export of its new crude grade, Cawthorne Blend. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s drive to increase Nigeria’s crude oil production and expand its portfolio of globally competitive export streams. A statement by Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, revealed that Cawthorne Blend, ...
The Oyo State Government has unveiled a strategic roadmap to significantly increase its electricity generation capacity, aiming to reach 300 Megawatts (MW) by the second quarter of 2027. During a press briefing held recently, the Oyo state Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Prof. Dahud K. Shangodoyin, detailed the state’s ambitious plans to achieve energy ...
By Damilare Adeleye The Federal Government has completed the verification of alleged debts owed to power generation companies. Recall that President Tinubu had held a meeting with members of the Association of Power Generation Companies, led by Col. Sani Bello (rtd), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja last year where he assured them of his administration's commitment to ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso Chairperson of the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has called for greater unity and collaboration among African regulators to strengthen the continent’s energy sector. Eyesan made the call during her maiden Executive Committee meeting of AFRIPERF, held virtually, where she outlined her vision for building stronger institutions and promoting ...
By Damilare Adeleye The Ondo State Government has announced plans to partner with the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Power Company under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) to improve electricity transmission and ensure a more stable power supply across the state. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Johnson Alabi, disclosed this while receiving ...
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has recorded another milestone in its funding disbursement efforts to support renewable energy projects across the country. In this latest round, ₦7.95 billion was disbursed to Havenhill to finance critical equipment for four mini-grid power projects across Taraba, Kwara, and Kogi States. Similarly, ₦1.056 billion was released to Faraday & ...
By Damilare Adeleye President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment plan to settle outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the repayment plan follows a final review of legacy ...
The Ondo State Government (ODSG) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Power Company under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) on commercial arrangements in electricity transmission. The partnership is aimed at improving grid reliability and ensuring a more stable power supply across communities in the state. The Commissioner for ...
The Chairperson of the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF) and Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has harped on the role of a clear vision, unity, stronger institutions and collaboration as key drivers of Africa’s continent’s energy future. Eyesan made this known over the weekend at the ...
The Federal Government has revealed plans to establish a 1,000-megawatt power project in the northern part of the country. This was diclosed when Chairman of the Presidential Regulatory Committee on Technology Transfer, Mohammed Dahiru, alongside security expert, Rear Admiral Suleiman D. El-ladan (rtd) paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb ...
Nigeria' Senate President, Senate Godswill Akpabio has urged President Tinubu to consider deregulating the transmission sector. Speaking yesterday at the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport in Iperu-remo, yesterday, Akpabio noted that the deregulation of the transmission sector will allow Governors to be able to pledge 24hr electricity to her citizens Akpabio also particularly hailed ...
The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr. Abba Aliyu has hailed the official commencement of the Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP) Nigeria pilot as a transformative step in achieving regional energy integration Speaking at the launch event in Abuja recently, Dr. Aliyu emphasized that the initiative is a direct progression from the Memorandum ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso Transgrid Enerco Limited and Decentralised Energy Limited (DEL) have sealed a strategic collaboration to deploy integrated energy solutions across Lagos, in a move that signals a growing private sector push to resolve the city's persistent electricity challenges. The partnership, backed by InfraCredit's credit enhancement facility, is aimed at expanding generation capacity while ...
By Ejire Folakunmi The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Akwa Ibom State Government for the joint development of oil and gas assets within the state. The formal signing ceremony took place in Uyo, marking a significant step toward strengthening collaboration in investment, technical expertise, and ...
By Damilare Adeleye The Presidency has attributed Nigeria’s relative insulation from global fuel supply disruptions to President Bola Tinubu’s naira-for-crude policy, specifically its implementation with the Dangote Refinery. In an article titled "Middle-East Crisis: How Tinubu’s Policy of Naira-for-Crude," Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, explained that the initiative ...
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that Nigeria currently hosts a total of 37.01 billion barrels of oil and condensate in reserves. In a press statement signed by the Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, the Commission underscored its commitment to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 as the primary driver for ...
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Nigeria Ltd has disclosed that it has recorded gas production of 2.2 billion cubic feet (bcf). The company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Tony Attah, made this known on Tuesday, March 31, during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) headquarters in Abuja to mark ...
Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company has assured the residents of Umuomainta in the Mbawsi-Nsulu area of Ngwa North Local Government Area, Abia State, that electricity supply will be restored in time for the Easter weekend. Recall that the community is currently experiencing a power outage that has lasted for over two weeks following ...
By Fredrick Ameh A new chapter has begun at the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) as Adeleye Falade officially assumes office as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Falade’s appointment, which takes effect from April 1, 2026, signals a blend of continuity, deep industry expertise, and a forward-looking vision for one of Nigeria’s foremost energy companies. ...
