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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Fifty unsold cargoes of Nigeria’s crude oil await buyers in global market

Fifty unsold cargoes of Nigeria’s crude oil await buyers in global market

By Udeme Akpan with Agency Report The global oil market remains dull as 50 unsold cargoes of Nigeria’s Bonny Light await buyers, indicating that the volatile market is still flooded with unsold stocks. Reuters, which confirmed the situation, disclosed that despite the coronavirus pandemic, India purchased a bulk of the nation’s crude yesterday. It stated: […]

Eid-el-Fitr: IBEDC assures of steady power supply as Muslim faithful celebrate 

Eid-el-Fitr: IBEDC assures of steady power supply as Muslim faithful celebrate 

By Adeola Badru The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has vowed to meet the expectations of her customers looking forward to enjoying regular power supply during the Ramadan holiday. This is as the company also assured the customers of its readiness and availability of the technical crew to ensure any faults that may arise during […]

Oil prices drop amid supply glut, fears of second coronavirus wave

Oil prices drop amid supply glut, fears of second coronavirus wave

Oil prices fell on Monday as concern over a persistent glut and economic gloom caused by the coronavirus pandemic combined to cancel out support from supply cuts at some of the world’s top producers. Brent crude futures were down 29 cents, or 0.9 per cent at $30.68 a barrel by 0431 GMT, while U.S. West […]

Oil prices set to end week with strong gains

Oil prices set to end week with strong gains

Oil prices rose in Asian trade Friday and were set to end the week with strong gains on signs demand is returning as some governments ease tough coronavirus lockdowns. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate gained 4.5 percent to change hands at $24.62 per barrel, and has risen around 25 percent this week. International benchmark Brent […]