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…
NERC Transfers Electricity Regulatory Oversight in Kogi State to KSERC
In a landmark move following the provisions of the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Kogi…
Finance, Logistics, Technology Experts Join African Energy Week 2024 as Commercial Energy Opportunities Unfold
As countries accelerate the pace of project development in Africa, the demand for legal, financial and logistics services continues to grow With Africa’s energy demand on track to grow more than three-fold by 2040, investments are being directed towards large-scale,…
IBEDC Engages Customers in Ibadan and Ogun States
To enhance customer satisfaction and improve service delivery, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) recently conducted visits and engagements with some of its Maximum Demand (MD) customers in Ibadan and Ogun States. This initiative is part of the company’s ongoing…
President Tinubu Appoints Engr Jennifer Adighije as MD, NDPHC – To Lead New Management Team
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new management team for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC); The new NDPHC Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Jennifer Adighije, is an experienced engineer with vast competencies across management functions in…
NAICE 2024: Amid Protest Fears, Society of Petroleum Engineers Reassure on Hosting of International Conference
The Nigerian Chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) have given assurances that the planned Nigeria Annual International Conference & Exhibition (NAICE), scheduled to hold from Monday, August 5 to Wednesday, August 7, 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria will proceed…
SPE-NAICE 2024 to Focus on Midstream, Downstream Development
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council has announced the 47th edition of the Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE) 2024. This prestigious event is scheduled to take place from August 5 to August 7, 2024, at Eko…
PowerUp CEO Advocates Implementation of Nigeria’s 30GW Vision
Speaking at a panel session on the theme “Green Economy, Sustainable Growth, and Infrastructure Transformations” at The Oriental News 2024 Summit, held in Lagos, the Executive Director of PowerUp Nigeria, Adetayo Adegbemle, has challenged the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and…
IAEA Reports Worsening Conditions at Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant
IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine The nuclear safety and security situation at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) remains highly challenging during the military conflict, including efforts to ensure adequate maintenance of key safety systems and…
REA commits to Nigeria’s Green Economy Revolution at Oriental News Summit
The Ag. Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, has called for a sustained push towards a Green Economy based future for Nigeria. Engr Abba Abubakar Aliyu stated this on Thursday July…
