November 11, 2025DistributionEnergy TransitionGenerationNewsPowerRenewablesSpecial ProjectTransmission

FG, Siemens set 2026 deadline for completion of two substations under PPI

… phase one-batch two of power initiative featuring 16 substations to add 4,104MW nationwide Oredola Adeola The Federal Government and Siemens have confirmed that the EPC contract for Phase One, Batch One of the Presidential Power Initiative covers the upgrade,…

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October 30, 2025DistributionDocumentaryDownstreamEnergy TransitionLocal ContentNewsSustainabilityTechnology

Africa set to become next downstream growth frontier – market to hit $120.8bn by 2032, says Oppong

…urges African oil, gas players to embrace digitalisation, new business models for competitiveness Oredola Adeola Africa has been projected to emerge as the next growth frontier for the downstream oil and gas industry, with the market valued at $80.5 billion…

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October 29, 2025DistributionEnergy TransitionGenerationNewsPowerSustainabilityTransmission

FG to introduce minimum capital requirement for DisCos ahead of 2028 licence renewal

Adelabu attributes improved power generation to NIPP rehabilitation, integration of Zungeru to national grid Oredola Adeola Ahead of the 2028 renewal of operational licences for several Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), the Federal Government has unveiled plans to introduce a minimum…

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October 27, 2025DistributionGasGenerationNewsPower

NDPHC begins routine maintenance of 430MW Geregu power plant to boost efficiency

  Oredola Adeola The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has commenced routine maintenance at its 430-megawatt Geregu Power Plant in Kogi State, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and improve electricity generation capacity. The minor inspection,…

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October 25, 2025DistributionEnergy TransitionMaritimeMidstreamNewsOil & GasRenewablesSolarSustainabilityTechnologyUpstream

OTL Africa Downstream 2025: Industry leaders to spotlight sustainability, carbon capture, cost efficiency under full deregulation

“Nigeria committed to optimizing oil, gas resources through sustainable practices…as filling stations now run facilities on solar” – Oyebanji, Chairman OTL Africa Advisory Board Akabogu, OTL Downstream CEO, confirms return of Founders’ Fireside Forum, plans delegates’ visit to Dangote refinery…

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October 20, 2025DistributionEnergy TransitionGenerationNewsPowerSustainability

Kano, Katsina, Jigawa partner with FEA, core owner of Kano DisCo, to raise ₦50bn electrification fund

…Northwest states explore joint regulation under Electricity Act to drive integrated energy market … target power expansion through renewables, mini-grids, embedded generation Oredola Adeola Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States have announced plans to collaborate with Future Energies Africa (FEA) the…

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October 16, 2025DistributionNewsPower

NERC approves ₦28bn second tranche for free meters to close Nigeria’s 7 million customer gap

… Ikeja Disco ₦5.47bn, EKEDC ₦4.36bn, IBEDC ₦4.26bn lead allocations … Kaduna ₦1.46bn, Jos ₦793.9m, Yola ₦231.25m receive lowest allocations Oredola Adeola The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the release of ₦28 billion for the second phase of…

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October 2, 2025DistributionGenerationNewsPower

Power sector liquidity crisis deepens, as 11 DisCos, Aba Power record ₦49.18bn revenue shortfall in July, 2025

…  as Ikeja leads with 102% collection efficiency, Jos trails at 38.95%   “If DisCos struggle at 40%, they’ll collapse at 100% collection without  electricity subsidy – Adegbemle, PowerUp   Oredola Adeola Liquidity challenges in Nigeria’s power sector persisted in…

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September 22, 2025DistributionGenerationImpactNewsSpecial Report

Mainstream Foundation, YEDC offer free eye surgeries, treatment to Yola residents

Oredola Adeola The Mainstream Foundation, in collaboration with Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), has provided free eye surgeries, medications, and consultation services to residents of Yola metropolis as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. The two-day free eye clinic…

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September 18, 2025DistributionEnergy TransitionGenerationPower

Power Minister, Adelabu’s 6,000MW power target uncertain as August output slips to 5,517MW

… three power plants — Alaoji 1, Ibom, Rivers 1 — record zero supply in August Oredola Adeola With just four months left until the December 31, 2025, deadline set by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, for the…

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