The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has called on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies that exited Nigeria in recent years to return, as the country pushes for …
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Stakeholders Renew Call for Urgent Reforms to Boost Renewable Energy in Nigeria
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s electricity industry have again raised alarm over the country’s weak national grid and called for immediate reforms to help integrate renewable energy into the power system. The …
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Power Minister Reaffirms Tinubu’s Promise of Stable Electricity
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has again assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to deliver steady and uninterrupted electricity supply across the country before the end …
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Kenya Shifts First Nuclear Power Plant Project to Siaya
Kenya’s plan to build its first nuclear power plant has taken a new direction as the government shifts focus from Kilifi County to Siaya County, following strong opposition from residents …
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FG Backs Cost-Reflective Electricity Tariff, Plans Targeted Subsidy for Poor Nigerians
The National Council on Power has agreed to introduce a cost-reflective tariff for electricity in Nigeria. This move is aimed at reducing the N200 billion monthly electricity subsidy being paid …
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FG Commissions First LCNG Hub in North-East, Targets Cheaper and Cleaner Energy for Nigerians
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has officially commissioned Nigeria’s first Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) hub in Yola, Adamawa State. The project, developed by …
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Nigeria Faces Big Energy Challenges but Sees Hope in Gas, Solar, and Power Reforms
Nigeria, one of Africa’s biggest economies, is currently facing serious power problems, even though it has huge energy resources. With a population of over 200 million people and rich oil …
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Rivers Pipeline Explosion Triggers $35.3 Million Daily Losses Amid State of Emergency
Nigeria faces a staggering economic setback following a pipeline explosion in Rivers State, potentially leading to losses exceeding $35.3 million daily. The incident, which significantly hampers oil exports from the …
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Pipeline Explosion Disrupts Nigerian Oil Exports Amid Rivers State Political Crisis
A pipeline explosion in Rivers State early tuesday has disrupted Nigeria’s oil exports, creating serious concerns for the economy. The damaged infrastructure connects onshore production sites to key export terminals. …