Nigeria Faces Electricity Challenges Amidst Economic Pressures

In recent statements, Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, revealed that the government is postponing plans…

Minister of Power Pushes for Local Content and Policy Reforms

Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, convened a significant meeting in Abuja with major stakeholders…

NERC Orders NBET to Stop New Contracts, Supports Direct Trading

The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) company to…

Nigeria Accelerates Renewable Energy Push with 5% Requirement for Power Companies.

Nigeria has mandated that electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) meet a minimum 5% requirement for clean energy.…

FG Increased Electricity Tariffs to Catalyse Investments in Power Sector – Adelabu

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that the Federal Government increased electricity tariffs to…

Number of Metered Customers Fell by 14,991 in May 2024 — NERC

The latest Metering and Customer Service Standards factsheet for May 2024, released by the Nigerian Electricity…

Labour Union Shuts Down National Grid for June 3 Strike Action

On June 3, 2024, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that the Labour Union had…

Tony Elumelu Calls Out N2 Trillion Power Sector Debt, Demands Swift Government Action

At the 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Transcorp Plc held in Abuja, the Chairman, Mr…

Nigeria, Germany Boost Siemens’ Presidential Power Initiative

Nigeria and Germany agreed to speed up Siemens’ Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), which aims to upgrade…

Nigeria’s Electricity Regulatory Autonomy Pause Sparks Debate

Nigeria halted granting states regulatory oversight of electricity markets, emphasising the need for a pilot phase.…