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Fashola Writes Foreword for Book on Renewable Energy Law

Babatunde Fashola wrote the foreword to Dr Bitrus Bulama’s new 900-page book on Nigeria’s renewable energy…

Renewable Energy Reshapes the World in 2026

Rapid renewable deployment driven by lower costs, stronger investment flows, and supportive policy frameworks. Growing demand…

Nigeria’s Oil Output Slides Further by 8.3%

Persistent insecurity, limited discoveries, and delayed licensing rounds across upstream assets. Governance gaps and policy uncertainty…

Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Surge to $6.1bn in 2025

  Stronger exporter capacity through certification, compliance support, and market access initiatives. Improved documentation, reduced export…

China Funds $20bn Gas Industrial Park in Nigeria

Nigeria has emerged as the world’s largest recipient of construction contracts under China’s Belt and Road…

OPEC Fund Finances 1GW Solar-Plus-Storage Project in Egypt

The OPEC Fund for International Development will provide a US$37 million loan to support Egypt’s renewable…

Is Private Investor Confidence Finally Returning to Nigeria’s Power Sector?

The 2023 Electricity Act was widely expected to catalyse long-overdue reform in Nigeria’s underperforming power sector.…

5 Reasons Energy Reforms Fail in Developing Countries

Energy reform in developing countries promises better access, efficiency, and sustainability; however, progress often stalls due…

Smart Metering Systems Names Ian Smyth Chief Executive

Smart Metering Systems has appointed Ian Smyth as Chief Executive from Monday, January 12, 2026. The…

Masdar, ENGIE Close Financing for Mega Solar Project in UAE

Masdar and ENGIE have reached financial close for the 1.5-gigawatt Khazna Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project…