…Aims to enable sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy access West Africa’s biggest energy event, the Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference, is set to gather key stakeholders from across the energy sector as it returns to drive the region’s clean energy…
NERC Hosts Workshop on Nigeria’s Grid-Scale Solar Programme, Highlights Major Studies
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has organized a workshop in Abuja to present key findings from two pivotal studies related to Nigeria’s grid-scale solar energy program. The studies— the Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) Integration Study and the Solar Auction…
NERC Mandates Discos to Procure 398MW Embedded Generation for Reliable Power Supply
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a directive requiring electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) to secure a minimum of 398 megawatts (MW) of embedded generation. This move is aimed at improving the reliability of power supply across Nigeria. Embedded…
NERC Transfers Electricity Regulatory Oversight in Kogi State to KSERC
In a landmark move following the provisions of the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Kogi…
NCF Hosts 3-Weeks Eco-Adventure Challenge for Kids in the 2024 Summer Camp
From August 12th to August 30th, 2024, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) hosted the 2024 Summer Camp at the Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC), themed “Eco-Adventure Challenge”. The camp, designed for children aged 5 to 17 years, brought together a diverse…
Local Communities Demand Environmental Accountability Ahead of COP29 in Nigeria’s Niger Delta
In a significant move towards environmental justice, local communities in Nigeria’s Niger Delta convened a dialogue in Bayelsa State on September 17, 2024, organized by Connected Advocacy. The meeting aimed to address the pressing issues of environmental degradation caused by…
US Hemp Council To Lead Delegation to Inaugural Tokyo Hemp Conference
The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) is spearheading a delegation of 26 U.S. hemp industry leaders, companies and academic institutions to the first-ever Tokyo International Hemp Conference, scheduled to take place from Sept. 24 to 26. Sponsored by the Japan…
NNPC Ltd/TotalEnergies’ $550m Ubeta Upstream Gas Project Takes Off
The $550 million upstream gas project between the NNPC Ltd and TotalEnergies on the development of the Ubeta field has taken off, the Presidency announced on Tuesday. Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, disclosed this during an…
“We Are Not A Sole Offtaker. Major Marketers are Free to Buy From Dangote Refinery”, Says NNPC Ltd
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has reaffirmed its commitment towards ensuring that the federal government maintains a deregulated market for local refineries, including the Dangote Refinery. According to the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Femi Soneye, all…
NNPC Foundation Offers Relief to Borno Flood Victims
The NNPC Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of NNPC Ltd., has extended a helping hand to flood-affected communities in Borno State. In a display of solidarity with the Borno State Government, the NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele…