By Jeremiah Oresanya There is a shift happening, and it is a good one, one that is set to help Nigeria achieve its industrial and $1 trillion ambition. Around the world, energy systems are being redesigned at extraordinary speed. Renewable power capacity is expanding faster than at any point in history, with solar leading the…
…Says National Grid remained stable By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has dismissed claims made by the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) regarding the national grid disturbance recorded on June 25, insisting that the incident was a localized voltage instability in the Lagos area and not a nationwide grid failure. In…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed a major disruption in electricity supply across the Lagos power network following a voltage instability on the national grid on Thursday morning. The company said the incident occurred at about 8:19 a.m. when a sudden voltage fluctuation developed within the national grid and rapidly…
Nigeria’s solid minerals sector has received a major boost following the discovery of what the Federal Government describes as a world-class polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State, a development expected to strengthen the country’s position as a leading destination for strategic mineral investments. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, disclosed this at the…
…Unveils 3.7GW local manufacturing plan By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has identified distributed renewable energy as Nigeria’s quickest route to achieving sustainable economic growth and industrial competitiveness. Aliyu made the declaration while delivering a keynote address titled “Scaling Mini-Grids and Solar Infrastructure…
…Commissions 505kWp interconnected solar mini-grid in Epe By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe has declared that the projects being embarked on by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is measurably changing the lives of Nigerians across the country. Delivering the keynote address at the official commissioning of a landmark 505kWp interconnected solar mini-grid…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has approved fresh import permits for petrol and diesel for the third quarter of 2026 as authorities move to prevent potential fuel shortages and maintain market stability across the country. According to a report published by global energy intelligence firm Argus Media on…
By Seun Ibiyemi In a bid to stabilise cooking gas prices across the country, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced plans to issue and closely monitor import permits to bridge a projected 165,000-metric-tonne Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply gap in the third quarter of 2026 The Authority Chief Executive of…
…As first Cohort graduates from tech empowerment programme By Seun Ibiyemi Egbin Power Plc has graduated the first cohort of participants in its Tech Empowerment Programme, reinforcing its commitment to equipping young people in its host communities with digital skills needed to thrive in the modern economy. At a graduation ceremony held at the Bright…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has directed regulatory and security agencies to intensify efforts against the diversion, hoarding and illegal storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as part of measures to stabilise cooking gas prices and ensure adequate supply across the country. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, issued…
