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 […]
Deregulation: Nigeria’s downstream oil sector stagnates, loses billions over uncertainty, subsidy
By Prince Okafor The continued dominance of the Federal Government, despite the deregulation of the downstream sector, has fueled uncertainties, and stifled investment. Energy Vanguard investigation, weekend, showed that the dominance has continued to push the sector towards a negative trajectory, which culminated partly in the divestment of operators, especially Oando, Forte Oil, and […]
Power generation falls further by 27% to 3,567MW
By Obas Esiedesa Nigeria’s power generation, Monday, dropped by 27 per cent to 3,567.30 megawatts, MW, as at 06hours compared to the 4,557.50MW peak generation at 22hours the previous day. Latest data obtained by Energy Vanguard from the Independent System Operator, ISO, showed that the peak generation on Sunday was also less than the 4,700MW […]
LPG: FG to open micro distribution channels across all LGAs
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, says the Federal Government is working towards opening micro gas distribution channels across all local governments areas in the country. Sylva, disclosed this at the inauguration of the Nigerian Women for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) project, organised by the National Centre for Women’s Development (NCWD), Zigma Gas […]
PHED, NDPHC partner to provide 24 hours power supply in Calabar
By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar The Management of the Port Harcourt Electricity Company, PHED, has disclosed that Calabar electricity consumers can now enjoy a steady power supply following the bilateral agreement with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company NDPHC. Vanguard learnt that the development was following customer demands as well as the utmost desire of […]
NNPC reiterates commitment to renewable energy project
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated commitment to its partnership with the Government of Kebbi on renewable energy projects. The NNPC Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, disclosed this in a statement by the corporation’s Spokesman, Dr Kennie Obateru, in Abuja on Thursday. Kyari spoke when he received the Governor of Kebbi, Sen. Atiku […]
