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- 19 Oct 2021
NAEC Hosts Policy Debate on Nigeria’s Energy Future
The apex body of specialized reporters covering the Nigerian energy industry will in November 2,2021 provide a credible platform for industry policy drivers, players and stakeholders to examine the…
- 14 Jul 2022
ND Western Advocates for Innovation to Achieve Nigeria’s Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy Goals
Independent Nigerian oil and gas company, ND Western Limited has expressed its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, in contribution to Nigeria’s journey to decarbonization. The exploration and…
- 30 Aug 2024
NERC says World Bank will Crash Solar Tariff in Nigeria
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said the World Bank will soon be executing a solar auction framework that will reduce the cost of solar tariff in Nigeria. The Head of the…
- 21 Apr 2025
CADEF Hosts Workshop to Drive Distributed Energy Solutions in Nigeria
Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) a leading not for profit organisation in consumer rights and advocacy in Nigeria has announced a high-level Distributed Energy Resources (DER)…
- 8 Jul 2013
EU Pledges Euros 27 for Nigeria’s Renewable Energy
The European Commission has announced €27 million of financial support to help improve the renewable energy policy in Nigeria. Currently, a large part of the Nigerian population lacks access to…
- 17 Jan 2017
AfDB Appoints Nigerian Director for Energy Financial Solutions
The African Development Bank has announce the appointment of Mr. Wale Shonibare as the Director – Energy Financial Solutions, Policy and Regulation with effect from 9th January 2017. He brings with…
- 22 Feb 2022
Govt Mulls Nuclear Energy to Bridge Power Deficit
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, said the Federal Government is looking into using nuclear fusion energy to meet the electricity demand of the country. He said…
- 12 Nov 2025
UK Launches Phase Two of Nigeria–UK PACT Fund to Boost Clean Energy and Climate Action
United Kingdom has officially launched Phase Two of the Nigeria–UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) Fund, unveiling a new package of support aimed at powering Nigeria’s clean…
- 13 Nov 2018
AfDB Launches Africa Energy Portal
The African Development Bank has launched the Africa Energy Portal (AEP) at the Africa Investment Forum in Johannesburg The AEP portal, hosted at http://Africa-Energy-Portal.org , will consolidate,…
- 17 Nov 2025
TD Africa Powers Nigeria’s Digital Leap with AI Data Centre Pact at Innovation Day 2025
TD Africa, West Africa’s leading technology distribution giant, reaffirmed its industry leadership at the Schneider Electric Innovation Day Nigeria 2025, an event that brought together the country’s…
- 24 Mar 2015
Nebo, Johnson Back Omatek Moves to Cut Nigeria’s Power Consumption By 85%
Professor Chindu Nebo, minister of Power and his counterpart in the Ministry of Communication Technology, Dr. Omobola Johnson, on Monday described as iconic, the moves by Nigeria’s integrated…
- 27 Jan 2025
How to Empower Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Future
For decades, Nigeria’s power sector has been on shaky ground — struggling with unreliable electricity supply, aging infrastructure, and an overdependence on fossil fuels. Grid collapse has become a…
- 12 Mar 2018
AfDB Signs Deal with ISA to Propel Solar Development in Africa
In a major boost for its Light up and power Africa initiative, the African Development Bank has entered into partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to scale up solar energy in…
- 20 May 2026
Telcos in Nigeria, other Emerging Markets Squeezed by Diesel Crisis
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz caused by the US and Israel’s war with Iran is placing fresh pressure on emerging market telecom operators, many of which remain heavily reliant on diesel…
- 1 Feb 2017
FG Launches Solar Power for Gwagwalada Community
The federal government yesterday launched solar power (Solar Home System) in Wuna, a community in Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory. Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said…
- 24 Jul 2012
Solar Power, Solution to QoS – Hochet
Nigeria could be on a path to sustainable growth and have one of the best telecom services in the world, if proper investment is geared towards building renewable sources of energy to power the…
- 26 Nov 2025
AfDB Approves $500m Loan for Nigeria’s EGET-SP
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group, meeting in Abidjan, approved a $500 million loan to the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to finance the second phase of the…
- 1 May 2025
Oluwaseun Dania Named Among Top 50 Most Influential People of African Descent for Philanthropy & Social Impact
Visionary entrepreneur, multi-sectoral leader, and tireless advocate for sustainable development, Oluwaseun Dania has been named one of the Top 50 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD)…
- 27 May 2017
Renewables Create 9.8m Jobs Globally
More than 9.8 million people were employed in the renewable energy sector in 2016. This is according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), an intergovernmental…
- 19 Jun 2026
Nigeria Moves to End Solar Imports as NASENI, REA Seal Major Renewable Energy Deal
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to promote locally manufactured…
- 27 Mar 2018
FG to Boost Power Generation via Renewable Energy Resources
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, said that the Federal Government would use renewable energy resources to increase energy generation. Onu made this known when he received an…
- 12 Jun 2025
AfDB to Provide $184.1mfor Africa’s Largest Solar Energy, Battery Storage Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a financing package of up to $184.1 million to support the development of the Obelisk 1-gigawatt solar photovoltaic project…
- 29 Oct 2024
Pan-Atlantic University Partners with Cesel and University of Lincoln to Revolutionise Biogas Production in Nigeria
Pan-Atlantic University is proud to announce its partnership with CESEL and the University of Lincoln, UK, on a groundbreaking project funded by a £219,000 Innovate UK grant. This collaborative…
- 31 Aug 2016
Energy Management System Market to Be Valued at $76.75Bn By 2021
Energy Management System (EMS) Market is expected to grow from USD 32.41 Billion in 2016 to USD 76.75 Billion by 2021, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18.8% during 2016–2021. The major…
- 20 Jun 2018
AfDB Launches First Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa
Though the majority of African countries have developed relatively robust institutional frameworks for the regulation of their electricity sectors, much work remains in strengthening regulatory…
- 2 Aug 2016
Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions Key to National Development- Nweke
Theo Nweke, managing director, Cloud Energy Photoelectric Limited, Engr has urged energy solutions providers to move away from traditional solutions and adopt innovative service delivery. Arguing…
- 10 Jun 2018
Looking Beyond Oil Price Collapse Towards Post Recovery Savings (Part 2)
By Austin Okere I will attempt to share the justification for this projection from the insights expressed by experts at various fora, and my own informed postulations. Depending on which expert you…
- 14 Mar 2021
DG Urges Senate to Repeal NITDA ACT to Boost Digital Economy
Dr. Kashifu Inuwa, director-general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called on both chambers of the National Assembly to repeal the NITDA Act of 2007 as Nigeria moves…
- 7 May 2025
Power Ministry, NAEC Partner to Unlock Nuclear Energy Potential
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has expressed willingness to collaborate with Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, NAEC, to facilitate the establishment of nuclear power plants in the…
- 31 Oct 2019
What does Brexit Mean for the Nigerian Economy
By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM After more than 1200 days after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the country still remains in the trading bloc, pondering exactly how to…