Shattering complacency, urging industry leaders and policymakers to abandon short-term fixes and commit to a long-term vision, Engr Effiong Okon delivered a bold and insightful perspective on the future of domestic gas utilization in Nigeria. Okon, known industry wide as…
NERC Directs DisCos to Publish Details of Meter Purchase Refunds to Customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed all electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to publish refunds made to customers who purchased meters under the meter asset providers (MAP) scheme. The directive, published on its social media handles on Monday, was…
NIES2025: Nigeria’s Energy Milestones in 2024 are Pivotal for Africa’s Energy Future – Verheijen
In a landmark address at Day one of the ongoing Nigeria International Energy summit, Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, reflected on Nigeria’s major energy sector achievements in 2024 and their broader implications for Africa’s energy transformation;…
Nigeria, Japan To Strengthen Bilateral Energy Partnership
Nigeria and Japan have taken significant steps to strengthen their bilateral energy partnership following the visit of the Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, and a high-level delegation to Japan. Malam Mutari Ibrahim, Director of Promotion and Outreach (PIO) at…
NERC Goes Tough on Electricity Theft, Places Fines on Metering By-Pass
In a bid to curb electricity theft, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced fines for meter tampering and by-pass, effective January 22, 2025. This move aims to reduce unauthorized access to electricity and promote compliance among customers ¹.…
FG Clarifies: No 65% Electricity Tariff Hike, Focuses on Metering and Debt Reduction
Mrs Olu Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, has clarified recent media reports suggesting an imminent 65 percent increase in electricity tariffs. In a statement, Verheijen emphasized that while current tariffs cover approximately 65 percent of the…
Sahara Group Commits to Mission 300, Aiming to Improve Energy Access Across Africa
Africa needs to adopt collaborative policies, sustained multi-stakeholder investments, and bold reforms in the quest of addressing the continent’s low energy access, Kola Adesina, Executive Director, Sahara Group has said. Addressing journalists at the recently concluded Mission 300 Africa Energy…
NIES 2025 International Session to Unlock Africa’s Energy Future Through FDI
One of the cornerstone sessions of the 2025 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), the International Panel, will spotlight the transformative role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in accelerating growth across Africa’s oil, gas, and power sectors. This pivotal session, themed…
Battery Materials and Solutions Provider COBCO Takes a Major Step Forward with the Commissioning of its First Batch of Precursor Cathode Active Materials (PCAM) Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NMC) Production Lines in Morocco
COBCO, a leading provider of battery materials solutions for Europe and North America, is proud to announce the commissioning of its first batch of NMC PCAM production lines at Jorf Lasfar, Morocco. This milestone represents an important step in COBCO’s…
Lagos Residents Can Challenge Arbitrary Rent Hikes – Omotoso
Reprieve is is now available for tenants in Lagos State, especially domestic residents, to combat the arbitrary rent hikes by landlords and estate agents across the state. This was disclosed at a Joint Media and Citizens Engagement forum held earlier…
