Lagos clarifies solar installation fee, says charge only applies to social housing estates
The Lagos state government says permits and administrative fees for solar power installations apply only…
Lagos signs power purchase agreements with 3 firms
Lagos State government, on Sunday, recorded another significant milestone in its electricity reform journey with the signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and concession arrangements with key Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The ceremony, presided over by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu at Lagos House, Marina, formalised agreements with Mainland Power Limited, Fenchurch Power Limited (in partnership…
NNPCL Says it has increase crude oil production to 1.71 million barrels per day.
The update was shared via the official X handle of the GCEO on Sunday, who described the report as a demonstration of accountability and measurable progress across the oil giant’s operations. Providing a breakdown of achievements between April 2025 and April 2026, the company said its upstream subsidiary, NNPC Exploration and Production Limited, also recorded…
Gunman targets members of Trump’s administration — US Attorney General
Investigators reveals that the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by US President Donald Trump planned to target top government officials, as scrutiny grew over the event’s security. Trump, who was rushed out of the hotel ballroom in Washington by Secret Service agents, posted surveillance camera footage of the gunman attempting to…
NUPRC challenges recent Federal High Court ruling on the Dawes Island marginal field.
The commission’s decision to file an application for leave to appeal followed a directive from the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, which swiftly coordinated the government’s response to the judgment. This was disclosed in a mailed statement issued by the African Energy Chamber and obtained by our correspondent on Thursday in Abuja….
Nigeria decentralises power sector as states take regulatory control
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has confirmed that 15 states have assumed full regulatory authority over their electricity markets under the framework of the Electricity Act 2023, marking a formal shift in Nigeria’s decentralised power sector governance. The commission said the development effectively changes the country’s electricity regulatory structure, with affected states now responsible…
Nigeria now exports solar panels to Ghana —
The Nigerian government has announced that the country now exports locally manufactured solar panels to Ghana. The federal government stressed that the country’s electrification model is increasingly being recognized across the continent. According to the government, Nigeria now has potential for solar deployments in border communities to support cross-border electricity trade, strengthening regional integration and…
FG unveils compensation scheme for injured, deceased workers
The Federal Government has institutionalised a new compensation framework for civil servants who suffer work-related injuries, occupational diseases, disabilities, or death in the line of duty, in a move aimed at strengthening welfare and workplace protection across the Federal Civil Service. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday, signed by the Director of Press,…
Lagos clarifies solar installation fee, says charge only applies to social housing estates
The Lagos state government says permits and administrative fees for solar power installations apply only to residents of its social housing estates — not to private homeowners or tenants across the state. The clarification follows a viral video showing officials of the Lagos state ministry of housing confronting a resident over solar panels installed on…
Nigeria’s oil and gas industry needs urgent human capital development to sustain long term visibility- Eyesan.
This warning came from the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Oritsemeyewa Eyesan, who urged indigenous operators to urgently invest in human capital development or risk undermining the industry’s long-term viability. She charged the Independent Petroleum Producers Group to uphold industry standards, strengthen human capital development, and promote good corporate governance. This…
Minister Of Power Briefs President Tinubu On Power Sector Reforms
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday presents a comprehensive report to president Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, on his stewardship of the power sector over the past two and a half years. During the meeting, the Minister outlined key milestones recorded under his leadership, including efforts to stabilise electricity generation, strengthen transmission…
