Almost 60 percent of Nigerian household are connected to the national grid, a new report has revealed. Overall, 58.2 percent, indicating nearly 6 in 10 Nigerian households, from the surveyed states are connected to the national grid. The Nigeria Residential Energy Demand-side Report 2024 was published by the Nigerian government, which was done by the […]Read More
Adebayo Adelabu, the minister of power, has called an emergency meeting with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) following recent disturbances to the national grid, which resulted in widespread blackouts across the country. A statement released by Bolaji Tunji, the minister’s special adviser for strategic communication and media […]Read More
Shelf Drilling, an Oslo-listed drilling contractor, has secured contracts worth around $234 million for two jack-up rigs set to operate off the coast of Nigeria. The Dubai-based company confirmed a three-year contract for its rig, the Shelf Drilling Achiever, with operations expected to begin in October 2024. The contract also includes an option to extend […]Read More
Hexing Livoltek, a global leader in technology, has announced plans to establish a manufacturing facility in Nigeria, focusing on advanced metering systems and solar energy solutions. This move is expected to boost local employment while supporting Nigeria’s growing demand for renewable energy. The announcement was made during a luncheon attended by Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister […]Read More
The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, expressed concern on Saturday about the rising cost of energy, stating that it negatively affects not only the economy but also health and security. Afenifere’s comments follow the sharp increase in petrol prices, with a litre now costing between N1,000 and N1,400, while the price of cooking gas has risen […]Read More
Egbin Power, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has highlighted the need for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in the energy sector to drive the country’s socio-economic growth. Speaking at the 2024 Nigeria Energy Conference in Lagos, Egbin Power’s CEO, Mokhtar Bounour, stressed the importance of unity in the sector during a panel session themed “Gas to […]Read More
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) is preparing to enhance its operations by introducing the All-In-One (AIO) Vending Platform, designed to boost customer service and simplify the process of purchasing electricity tokens. The upgrade will commence today, October 18, 2024, and is expected to be completed by 6 am on Monday, October 21, 2024. According to […]Read More
A compressed natural gas (CNG) tank explosion at a NIPCO station in Aduwawa, Benin City, Edo State, has left several people injured. Although no fatalities have been reported, the incident has sparked serious safety concerns. Footage of the aftermath, shared widely on X (formerly known as Twitter), shows the devastating scene. A station wagon, with […]Read More
Oil companies operating in Nigeria have pointed to host communities as the main culprits behind oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the region. This claim was made during a public hearing on oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and their effects on oil-producing states, held by the House of Representatives in Abuja. The companies highlighted that environmental […]Read More
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has stated that it just crystallised $750 million in funding that would provide electricity access to 17.5 million Nigerians. According to the agency, 1.5 million Nigerians grew interconnected mini-grids to enhance electricity reliability. “Three million of them grew isolated mini-grids to create electricity access for the first time, and about […]Read More
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