By Seun Ibiyemi The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), through its subsidiary, the Niger Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC), is set to collaborate with the Niger State Government to deploy solar mini-grids and other renewable energy solutions across the state. The Brand Marketing and Corporate Communications Officer of NEDC, Mr. Omede Odekina disclosed this in a…
The Society of Petroleum Engineers Nigeria Council has called for resilience, disciplined execution, and strategic coordination to reposition Nigeria as a leading player in the global oil market. The Chairman of the Council, Mr. Francis Nwaochei made the call ahead of the 2026 Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (OLEF), scheduled for April 9 at the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called for urgent measures to consolidate and strengthen Nigeria’s domestic refineries through the provision of adequate and consistent crude oil supply, citing escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. National President of PETROAN, Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, made the call on Tuesday…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government through the minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has directed the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to expedite the distribution of free prepaid meters to customers within its franchise area. Adelabu gave the directive during a working visit to the company’s headquarters on Saturday in Ibadan, where he met with…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued a final reminder to prospective investors, announcing that the window for pre-qualification applications for the Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round will close on Friday, February 27, 2026. In a public notice released on Wednesday, the Commission stated that the registration and submission portal would…
By Seun Ibiyemi The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has directed the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to appear before it in person on Tuesday, March 2, following his failure to attend an investigative hearing. The Chairman of the committee, Afam Ogene, issued the directive on Wednesday during a session…
By Seun Ibiyemi The leadership of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has paid a strategic courtesy visit to the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Saidu Mohammed in a move aimed at reinforcing collaboration within the nation’s downstream petroleum sector. The delegation,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mr Abba Aliyu, to appear before it and account for the agency’s loans and grant expenditures. The resolution followed a motion moved by Rep. Paul Kalejaiye (APC–Lagos) at a…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has pledged to enhance transparency and fully digitise the Commission’s internal communications and operations within 60 days. Eyesan made the commitment when the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr Musa Adar, paid a…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Association of Power Generation Companies has dismissed reports claiming that ₦2.8 trillion has been verified as the final settlement of legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies, describing the figure as misleading and unfounded. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja titled “APGC Position on Misleading Reports Regarding GenCos’ Debt…
