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Author: Omono Okonkwo
Omono Okonkwo currently serves as the Head of Operations at The Electricity Hub, working with a proficient team in coordinating the monthly Power Dialogue.
In this role, she oversees the editing of news articles and features on the electricity sector (both on-grid and off-grid) via the Electricity Hub website, and works with the TEH team and several stakeholders to tackle challenges within the electricity sector at state and federal levels.
With over a decade of experience in journalism, Omono has made significant contributions to national and international organizations since 2011. Her expertise spans Journalism, Energy Communications, and Human Capital Development. Notably, she held positions as a Country Correspondent for Natural Gas World from 2016 to 2021 and as a Correspondent for Gas Strategies in 2021.
In addition, her role as an Energy Journalist at Frontier Africa Reports (November 2021 to October 2022) and as an Energy Analyst at Nairametrics (September 2022 to December 2023) underscores her ability to produce insightful articles focusing on the Nigerian energy industry.
NERC Can Act in a Quasi-Judicial Role to Handle Electricity Matters – Sanusi Garba
Sanusi Garba, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Chairman, underscored the Commission’s vested authority to establish…
NERC Has Intervention Powers for Grid Stability – Wolemi Esan
Wolemi Esan, the Deputy Managing Partner at Olaniwun Ajayi LP, has said that Nigeria’s electricity regulator,…
Saglev Launches First Nigerian-Owned Fully Assembled Electric Vehicle in Lagos
Saglev, an electric vehicle brand, was launched during the Lagos Auto Show, which was held between…
Despite Electricity, Forex Challenges, Africa Records 40% of Investments in Greenfield MegaProjects in 2022 – AfDB
In its January 2024 report on Africa’s economic performance and macroeconomic outlook, released February 16, 2024,…
Nigeria Has a N1.6 Trillion Shortfall in Wholesale Tariffs – Adebayo Adelabu
Adebayo Adelabu says Nigeria has a significant N1.6 trillion shortfall in wholesale tariffs.
As of 2023, Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda Led the Way in Africa for Power Grid Upgrades – IEA
In the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) October 2023 report on Electricity Grids and Secure Energy Transitions,…
Nigeria’s 2024 Electricity Act Amendment Allocates 5% of GenCos OPEX for Host Communities
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the 2024 Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill into law. The law…
Minister of Power Advocates Naira-denominated Payments for Domestic Gas Supply
On February 8, 2024, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, engaged in a productive meeting with…
Plateau State Signs Electricity Market and Energy Corporation into Law
Earlier this week, Plateau State Governor signed two electricity laws The Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, believes that…