The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has revealed that the Federal Government has spent over N88 billion to repair and restore damaged power transmission infrastructure across the country between 2021 …
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Telecom Sites in Nigeria Face Shutdown Risk as Diesel Blockade Disrupts Operations
Thousands of telecom towers across Nigeria may soon shut down due to a diesel supply crisis caused by a blockade at major fuel depots. The standoff, involving petroleum workers and …
- EnergyGovernancePoliticsPower SectorRegulation
Tinubu Names Abdullahi Ramat as Acting Head of Electricity Regulatory Commission
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated 39-year-old Abdullahi Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The announcement was made in a …
- Business and EconomyEnergyEnvironmentInternational TradeMining
Zambia Taps Strategic Minerals to Ride 2040 Global Demand Boom
Zambia is positioning itself as a major player in the global race for energy transition minerals, as international demand for graphite, lithium, rare earth elements, and columbite-tantalite is expected to …
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Umahi Dismisses Crack on Coastal Highway, Says N3tn Needed to Complete Road Projects
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has cleared the air on a crack that appeared on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying it is not a structural failure and should not …
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NUPRC Says 220 Unlicensed Oil Blocks Awaiting Bidders
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said that 220 oil blocks across Nigeria are not abandoned but are waiting for new concessionaires to take over through proper licensing …
Falcon Corporation Limited, a leading player in Nigeria’s gas and energy sector, has announced that Mrs Audrey Joe-Ezigbo will become its new Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026. The …
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NNPC Reduces Petrol Price to N900 Just 48 Hours After Hike
Barely two days after increasing the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has again slashed the price at its retail stations, …
- DevelopmentEconomyEnergyGovernanceInfrastructureSouthern Africa
Malawi, Mozambique Speed Up 50MW Power Project to End Blackouts
Malawi and Mozambique are working together to end the power crisis affecting thousands of homes and businesses in Malawi. Officials from both countries are now meeting to speed up the …
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Cameroon Begins Power Line Project to Boost Industrial Power Supply
Cameroon has taken another major step in boosting electricity supply to its key industries, especially in the southern region. On August 6, 2025, the country’s Minister of Water and Energy, …