The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), would be leading conversations on Nigeria’s renewable energy strategy which is a component of broader energy transition strategy of the federal government The 2026 Oriental News national conference with the theme, “Carbon Capture: Accelerating Decarbonization…
Execution Over Rhetoric – How Tegbe is Resetting Nigeria’s Power Sector
When Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe appeared before the Nigerian Senate for his confirmation screening on 6 May 2026, he offered a message that stood out for its clarity and restraint: he would not make promises he could not keep. In a…
Egbin Power Fuels Performance Culture, Honours Outstanding Employees, Talents at ERA 2026
L-R: Chief Risk Officer, Babatope Ajayi; MD/CEO, Mokhtar Bounour; winner of Top Performer Award at Egbin Power’s Employee Recognition Awards (ERA) 2026, Amos Oshanugo; Head of Maintenance, Felix Ebiware and Ag. Head of Human Resources, Ololade Shin-Aba, all of Egbin…
NERC Launches Net Billing Regulations to Boost Renewable Energy Adoption in Nigeria
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the commencement of the Net Billing Regulations 2026, a landmark framework designed to encourage the adoption of renewable energy technologies and enable electricity consumers to generate and export surplus power to distribution…
Electrification to lead next phase of energy transition, Says IRENA
Rising geopolitical tensions, surging energy demand and growing fossil fuel market volatility are reshaping the global energy landscape, opening a new phase of the global energy transition centered on electrification, renewable power and the accelerated transition away from fossil fuels.…
Ikeja Electric Ignites Safety Consciousness Across Lagos Schools on Children’s Day
Left to Right: Olufadeke Badejo, Community & Media Relations Lead, Ikeja Electric, Alhaji Bello Musibau, Chairman Bariga LCDA Community Development Ciommittee, Mrs. H. I. Kareem, Head Teacher, C. M. S. Primary School, Bariga and Monsurat Ajose, Ag. Business Manager, Shomolu…
Rwanda-Russia nuclear deal underscores Africa’s shifting power balance
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame is maintaining a balancing act in foreign relations, keeping ties with the United States, China, Europe, the Gulf and Russia while avoiding dependence on any single power [Issouf Sanogo/AFP] Rwanda turns to Russia for nuclear…
Lagos State Issues Axxela, Daybreak Power, 12 others Power Generation, Metering Licences to Private Firms to Deepen Electricity Market Reforms
The Lagos State Government has issued 14 power generation and metering licences to private sector operators as part of efforts to deepen electricity market reforms and expand reliable power supply across Africa’s largest city economy. The licences were formally presented…
NEMSA, NDPHC Deepen Partnership to Raise Standards in Nigeria’s Power Infrastructure
The Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) have reaffirmed their commitment to closer collaboration aimed at ensuring that materials, equipment, and engineering installations deployed across Nigeria’s electricity value chain comply with global…
NAEC 2026: Lokpobiri, Ekpo to Lead 300+ Energy Leaders on Indigenous Growth, IOC Asset Divestment Push
The Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC) has unveiled plans for its 2026 Annual Conference, with a strong focus on addressing structural barriers limiting indigenous participation across Nigeria’s oil, gas, power, renewable energy, and solid minerals sectors. The conference,…
