The Federal Government has officially launched the second phase of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI)—commonly referred to as the Siemens Project—through the signing of a $328.8 million Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Financing (EPC&F) contract between FGN Power Company and China…
Egbin Power Clinches 2024 Sustainable Company of the Year Award – Reaffirms Industry Leadership
Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has reaffirmed its industry leadership by winning the Sustainable Development Company of the Year award at the 2024 Energy Times Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores Egbin’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, innovation, and…
Egbin Power to Host FG’s National Data Park, Compute Infrastructure
In a significant move aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s digital economy, Egbin Power, Nigeria’s leading power generation company, has been identified as the ideal location to host the nation’s first National Data Park and Compute Infrastructure. The Hon Minister for Communications,…
Adelabu, Kyari, Dangote Among Key Honorees at ENERGY TIMES Awards, April 11
Top Leaders in Nigeria’s energy sector are set to be celebrated at on April 11, 2025, at the prestigious Oriental Hotel in Lekki, Lagos by ENERGY TIMES. Among the distinguished honorees are Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power; Mele Kolo…
Nigeria Seeks Egypt’s Assistance to Boost Power Sector
In a bid to enhance Nigeria’s power generation, transmission, and distribution, the Federal Government has turned to Egypt for technical assistance and collaboration. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made the request during a meeting with the Egyptian Ambassador to…
U.S.-Africa Energy Forum Partners with African Energy Chamber, African Energy Week 2025 To Deepen Cross-Border Investments
The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum in Houston has partnered with the African Energy Chamber and African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies to connect U.S. investors with Africa’s leading energy opportunities The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) is proud to announce its…
NCDMB Launches ‘Champions of Nigerian Content Awards’
* Colocated With Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunities Fair 2025 (NOGOF) The Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Sweetcrude Limited, publishers of Sweetcrude Reports, has announced the launch of the ‘Champions of Nigerian Content Awards’. This prestigious…
Desert to Power: African Development Bank Group, Eritrea sign Agreement for 12 MW Mini-Grid Project
To build local capacity and ensure project sustainability, 25 local companies will be trained and equipped with tools and machinery The African Development Bank Group and Eritrea have signed an agreement for $19.5 million in grant funding for the Desert…
NIES 2025: Gas No More Just A Transition Fuel, But Now A Destination Fuel – Okon
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…
