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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Akwa Ibom, firm seal deal for 732MW Ibom power plant expansion

Akwa Ibom, firm seal deal for 732MW Ibom power plant expansion

By Harris Emanuel Akwa Ibom State government has firmed up an agreement with African Delta Power Limited to add additional 366 megawatts to the existing 191 megawatts to the state Ibom power plant. The new deal shows that the aggregate maximum capacity of the gas turbine generator unit was capable of producing up to 732 […]

Energy Transition: NNPC, Sahara Group invest $300m in gas

Energy Transition: NNPC, Sahara Group invest $300m in gas

By Ediri Ejoh The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, Sahara Group have taken delivery of two 23,000 CBM Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessels at the Hyundai MIPO Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, with plans to add 10 vessels in 10 years to enhance Africa’s transition to cleaner fuels. […]

Oil spill: Community knocks Agip, Bayelsa govt over neglect

Oil spill: Community knocks Agip, Bayelsa govt over neglect

FOUR months after a major oil spill was reported in Lasukugbene community in Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State, along the Tedibaba Brass Trunk Line operated by the Nigeria Agip Oil Company, NAOC, the leadership of the community has slammed the multinational oil company and the state government for abandoning them.

Electricity generation drops by 7% to 3,284 MW

Electricity generation drops by 7% to 3,284 MW

Electricity generation on, the weekend, dropped by 7 per cent to 3,284 megawatts, MW, from 3,526MW, according to the report of the Nigeria Electricity System Operator, obtained by Vanguard. This was grossly inadequate for transmission and distribution to electricity consumers, including households and organisations in all parts of the nation.