Nigeria’s power sector recorded a notable improvement in electricity generation, rising from 3,951 megawatts (MW) in March to approximately 4,300MW in early April, according to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. The Minister attributed this upward trend primarily to a…
Adelabu, Yahaya, Attah, Headline Energy Times Awards 2026 As Sterling Oil Emerges Sustainability Company of the Year
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu; Gombe State Governor, Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya; and Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Company, Tony Attah, are among the leading figures to headline the 2026 edition of the ENERGY TIMES Awards. The prestigious ceremony…
Adelabu Projects Improved Power Supply as Nigeria Hits Record Generation
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced what he described as significant strides in the country’s electricity sector, including the attainment of the highest power generation level in the nation’s history under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.…
Lokpobiri, Adelabu, Ojulari, Others Set for NAEC Energy Conference 2025
As Masters Energy Group President, Uche Ogah to be Conference Chairman Maiden NAEC Industry Awards to be unveiled High level stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil, gas, power, mines, steel, and solid minerals have confirmed their attendance at the upcoming 2025…
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…
FG To Access $2.3bn for Transmission Infrastructure Upgrade – Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that the pilot phase of the Siemens-backed Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) is now 90% complete. This marks a major milestone in the Nigerian government’s drive to stabilise the national grid and improve…
FG Launches Second Phase of Presidential Power Initiative with $328 Million CMEC Contract
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…
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…
Ministers of Gas, Oil, Power to feature at Association of Energy Correspondents Annual Conference
The 2024 edition of the NAEC Annual Strategic International Conference is set to deliver far-reaching impacts and extended benefits for Nigeria’s energy sector, with a focus on actionable solutions and transformative outcomes. Organized by the Association of Energy Correspondents of…