NGA Urges African Gas Collaboration to Unlock Potential
The President of the Nigerian Gas Association, Akachukwu Nwokedi, has called for stronger collaboration among African countries to accelerate the development of gas resources across the continent. Nwokedi, who also serves as Regional Coordinator for Africa at the International Gas Union, made the call following a ministerial roundtable on regional gas development held in Abuja […]
How clean energy adoption boosts national productivity
A groundbreaking international study has identified clean cooking energy as a critical driver for Nigeria’s economic future, asserting that transitioning away from traditional fuels is a primary “long-term investment” rather than a mere household expense. The research, conducted under the C2REST Nigeria Study, highlights a direct link between the adoption of clean energy and a […]
WIEN Pushes for Gender Equity in Nigeria’s Oil Sector
The Women in Energy Network has called for urgent structural reforms in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry to remove systemic barriers that limit women’s participation across the workforce, leadership, and enterprise ownership. During a policy engagement with the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, WIEN presented sector data highlighting persistent gaps. According […]
Calls for Reform & Clean Energ
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s electricity sector have renewed calls for coordinated reforms, stronger accountability and a structured transition to cleaner energy, as the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry Week 2026 was officially unveiled in Abuja. The initiative, according to its organisers, is aimed at addressing longstanding challenges in the sector by fostering sustained collaboration among regulators, operators, […]
Nigeria Secures $18.2bn in New Oil and Gas Investments
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has stated that Nigeria achieved a major investment breakthrough in 2025 with the signing of 28 new field development plans, valued at $18.2bn, which carry an estimated production potential of 1.4 billion barrels of oil. Lokpobiri disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while delivering his […]
DisCos Reject FG’s Free Meter Plan: Who Pays the Cost?
Power distribution companies have expressed doubt over the directive by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that prepaid meters must be free for all categories of customers. Operators, who spoke with our correspondent anonymously due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the minister made only a political statement without considering the input of other […]
Nigeria-Canada Summit to Drive Energy Sustainability
Nigeria and Canada are set to deepen collaboration on energy sustainability as organisers announced plans for two major events aimed at promoting excellence in sustainable development across Africa. The Chief Executive Officer of Toronto-based IMPATEZ Management firm, Olalekan Ajibade, in collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University, announced it will host the 2026 Canada-Africa Sustainability and Energy […]