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The Costs of Balancing Nigeria’s Grid to Keep You Powered

May 15, 2026
Iseoluwa Asaolu

Every time Nigeria’s electricity grid collapses, the country pays twice. First, in darkness. Then in the…

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REA, FCMB Launches $188m Green Finance Facility

May 14, 2026
Iseoluwa Asaolu

The Green Finance Investment Facility launches to mobilise $188 million for distributed renewable energy projects across…

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FG, Siemens Launches Training Hub in Abeokuta

May 14, 2026
Iseoluwa Asaolu

FG launches the Siemens Energy Education and Development (SEED) facility in Abeokuta to train 6,000 energy…

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Lagos Rolls Out 2050 Smart Transport Blueprint

May 13, 2026
Iseoluwa Asaolu

Lagos State unveils a 2050 mobility master plan, expanding rail, ferry, bus, and digital transport systems…

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AfDB, EPRA Push Reform of Electricity Tariff Systems in Nairobi

May 12, 2026
Iseoluwa Asaolu

AfDB and Kenya’s EPRA convene African regulators in Nairobi to strengthen electricity tariff frameworks, improve affordability…

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Lagos Builds Clean Mobility with Biogas, CNG

May 12, 2026
Iseoluwa Asaolu

Lagos State launches a technical committee to scale commercial biogas and biomethane production, using organic waste…

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European Commission Rolls Out €600m for Cross-Border Power

May 12, 2026
Iseoluwa Asaolu

The European Commission launches a €600 million funding call for cross-border energy projects across Europe and…

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Senate Confirms Joseph Tegbe as Power Minister

May 7, 2026
Iseoluwa Asaolu

The Nigerian Senate confirms Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power, tasking him with urgent reforms to…

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NUPRC Launches Nigeria’s 2060 Energy Transition Plan In Texas

May 7, 2026
Iseoluwa Asaolu

NUPRC unveils a long-term “Energy Evolution” roadmap (2030–2060) to expand access, drive growth, and achieve net-zero…

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Coordinating Nigeria’s Multi-Tier Electricity Market: NERC Inaugurates Nigerian Electricity Regulators Forum

May 4, 2026
Eyitayo Ajisafe

The Nigerian Power Sector has undergone significant structural transformation following the constitutional amendment and the enactment…