Energy

Consumers pay N1.2trn for electricity in six months — NERC

Consumers pay N1.2trn for electricity in six months — NERC

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Electricity consumers across Nigeria paid about N1.2 trillion for power consumed in the first six months of 2026, according to data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The figure represents revenues collected by the 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), based on NERC’s monthly commercial performance reports between January and […]
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Electricity: DisCos’ revenue collection rises 30% to N782.74bn

Electricity: DisCos’ revenue collection rises 30% to N782.74bn

IN spite of ongoing epileptic power supply across the country, revenue collection by eleven electricity distribution companies, DisCos rose by 30 percent in the first nine months of 2023 to N782.74 billion when compared to N598.13 billion collected over similar period in 2022, latest data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has shown. 

Nigeria’s rig count rises 75% as 2024 outlook seems bright

Nigeria’s rig count rises 75% as 2024 outlook seems bright

DESPITE many challenges, there are indications that Nigeria, a leading African oil and gas producing nation, recorded many feats in 2023, due to the positive impact of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA.

This is even as the nation’s 2024 outlook looks bright in medium and long term, according to available reports and experts.