…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…
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…
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…
Sahara Group Partners Air France-KLM to Offsets 20 Tons CO2 as Aviation Accounts 2.5 Percent Carbon Emissions
Sahara Group, a leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, has teamed up with Air France-KLM to support clean travel through its investment in the airline’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme. This investment is set to offset 20 tons of CO2, furthering…
NMDPRA Confirms Headline Sponsorship of OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week 2024
Asserting its confidence in the market it is regulating, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority NMDPRA has confirmed it will undertake headline sponsorship of OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week 2024. NMDPRA comprises of three defunct regulatory agencies; Petroleum…
Africa targets high yields amidst climate resilience as new cereal and legume breeding consortium takes off
It was a cool and breezy evening in Koba. Abou Camara sat in his reclining chair, with the gentle breeze caressing his bearded face and unveiling the palpable feeling of satisfaction and happiness emanating from his being. Abou, a renowned…
