Nigerian Breweries Plc has received approval to generate captive power at its facilities in Abia, Oyo,…
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Seplat Energy to Boost Nigeria’s Oil Production by Reviving 400 Dormant Wells
Seplat Energy is taking decisive steps to revive over 400 dormant oil wells in Nigeria, aiming…
World Bank’s ‘Mission 300’ to Power 300 Million in Africa by 2030
The World Bank has launched an initiative to electrify 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa by…
Over 53% of Nigerians Still Lack Meters Despite Reform Push
As of September 30, 2024, more than half of Nigerians still lack meters. The Nigerian Electricity…
More than 7 Million Registered Electricity Customers Unmetered – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, said 7,182,909 or 53.8% customers have not been metered. The Commission…
Nigerian MDAs Spent N22 Billion on Solar Installations in 2024 – Report
Federal ministries, departments, and agencies collectively spent a total of N22,782,065,914.14 on various solar power installations…
IKEDC Decries Vandalism, Prosecutes Two for Energy Theft
Ikeja Electric has decried the increasing rate of vandalism within its network. The company disclosed that…
INTERVIEW: A Lot of Nigeria’s Transmission Infrastructure Were Installed Between 1983 and 1995
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) faces critical challenges in enhancing the national grid’s capacity, with…
Husk Power is World’s Largest Owner and Operator of Private Sector Minigrids
In a January 7, 2025 press release, Husk Power Systems has announced a 100% expansion of…
NERC Cracks Down on DisCos for KPI Failures
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has sanctioned electricity distribution companies (DisCos) for failing to meet…