FG signs deal with Chinese firm to Boost power supply

The Federal Government has signed a $328.8 million contract with Chinese firm, China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC), to rehabilitate and expand Nigeria’s electricity transmission network under Phase 1 of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). The agreement covers Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Financing (EPC+F) for the development of 330kV and 132kV transmission lines across the country,…

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NERC grants Six firms, varsity licence to Generate Electricity

Following the constant power outages occasioned by the incessant grid collapses, six firms and one private university have got the approval of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to generate and distribute electricity. The firms, including Nile University of Nigeria in Abuja, will be allowed to generate up to 30 megawatts of electricity under various arrangements….

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FG begins colour coding of Petrol Tankers to Check Road Accidents.

As part of efforts to enhance safety and streamline the identification of petroleum product transportation, the Federal Government has issued a directive mandating truck owners to paint their vehicles in distinct colours corresponding to the products they carry. This directive, given by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority in partnership with the unified…

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Lagos to Host Maiden Edition of Energy summit.

The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has announced the maiden edition of the Lagos Energy Summit, targeted at driving sustainable power solutions. The summit tagged ’Journey to Energy for Al’l’ is aimed at fostering robust discussions through stakeholder engagements while proffering innovative solutions for the state’s energy sector. The summit will take…

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NNPCL Appoints eight-man management team for Operational Efficiency.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced the appointment of a new eight-member senior management team tasked with overseeing the affairs of the company’s operations and strategic direction. It also reshuffled key management positions to strengthen its operational efficiency. A statement by the company’s spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed the latest development on Friday. The…

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NAEC Congratulates New GCEO and Board Members of NNPC Ltd.

The highest body of journalists in the Nigeria’s energy sector, Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC), has officially congratulated Engineer Bayo Ojulari on his appointment as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, April 2, announced the appointment of Ojulari…

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WAPCo Empowers youths with Enterprenuership skills in Ogun State.

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility to host Communities, the West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited, WAPCo, has empooered some youths with various trades and vocational tools in the areas of Fashion Designing, Catering Services, Electrical Installation and Aluminium Fabrications in Ogun State.. Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Otta, the Manager, External Relations…

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