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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
The Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Engr. Tony Attah has predicted that many indigenous oil and gas operators in Nigeria will within the next decade consolidate strategically and form consortiums to take advantage of emerging opportunities. He stated this when he made a presentation at the Nigerian Content Academy Lecture on Thursday,…
Lagos State is currently developing four strategic electricity generation hubs under its Clean Lagos Electricity Market plan, designed to support up to 4,000MW of gas-fired power. These hubs, aimed at bridging the power deficit from the national grid, will each host projects with a minimum generation capacity of 500MW. Each of the four hubs is…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced a revenue collection of N2.68 trillion from its economic activities in February 2026, even as crude oil production declined to 1.51 million barrels per day amid pipeline outages and operational setbacks. The company reported a 4.2 per cent increase in revenue for its February 2026 operations, rising…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has ordered the Transmission Company of Nigeria to reduce transmission lossesacros s the national grid to 6.5 per cent by December 31, 2026, as part of measures aimed at improving efficiency and transparency in the electricity transmission network. In an order dated April 8, 2026, the commission said the directive…
