In a bold initiative to boost Nigeria’s electricity transmission capacity, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the creation of a Transmission Infrastructure Fund (TIF), to be financed through a new tariff levy of N2.17 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of…
AEW 2025: U.S Congressman, Scott Taylor To Speak on U.S.-Africa Energy Investments
Former Navy SEAL, U.S. Congressman and Taylor Global Strategies Founder, Scott Taylor, will join African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies to explore opportunities for heightened American investment across the continent African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in…
Eko DisCo Strengthens Focus on Sustainable Infrastructure and Customer Service
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing service delivery through continuous investment in network infrastructure and workforce development. This commitment was reiterated by the company’s Managing Director/CEO during a customer engagement forum held on Thursday under…
Wecass Braun Launches Smart Solar Lighting Solutions to Power Nigeria
L-R: Managing Director, Wecass Braun Nigeria,Mrs. Ezeonuegbu Scholar Ifeyinwa; International CEO, Wecass Braun, Engr. André Braun and Nigeria CEO, Wecass Braun, Engr. Forster Onyeka Edward, at the official unveiling of Wecass Braun’s latest German lighting and solar technologies in Nigeria.…
Egbin Power, House Committee Collaborate to Improve Performance
L-R: Chief Executive Officer, Egbin Power Plc, Mokhtar Bounour; Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation, Rt. Hon. Hamisu Ibrahim, and DG, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Ayo Gbeleyi, during the oversight visit of the Committee to Egbin…
Nigerian Power Minister Blames DisCos for Sector Setback, Urges Lawmakers to Sanction Underperformers
The Nigerian Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has blamed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria for failing to meet performance targets; urging the National Assembly to pass stricter laws to hold them accountable. He further warned that their inefficiencies…
AMMON: Nigeria First Policy Will Unlock Potentials of Industries
The Association of Meter Manufacturers of Nigeria (AMMON), a coalition of industry leaders committed to advancing local meter manufacturing, ensuring quality standards, and supporting Nigeria’s energy sector growth, have expressed enthusiasm for President Bola Tinubu’s “Nigeria First Policy”. According to…
$122BN Power Boost: Tinubu Approves National Integrated Electricity Policy
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light to a comprehensive plan aimed at transforming Nigeria’s power sector. The National Integrated Electricity Policy, approved at the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, is designed to attract $122.2 billion in investments…
Nigeria Convenes Stakeholders Summit To Shape Country’s Energy Strategies
Nigeria is hosting a major gathering of climate and energy leaders as it welcomes stakeholders across the Global South to the Peer Learning Workshop on Country Platforms for Climate Action and Just Energy Transition on Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday,…
Nigeria To Accelerate Sustainable Energy Transition with N10 Billion Presidential Solar Power Project — ECN DG
Nigeria is making bold strides toward a cleaner, more reliable, and sustainable energy future, driven in part by the Presidency’s new N10 billion solar power initiative, says Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director General and CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria…
