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Experts outline strategies for commercially viable decentralised electricity markets

Joe AbuchiMay 20, 2025

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Energy sector leaders have explored how Nigerian States can develop commercially viable electricity markets following the sweeping reforms introduced by the 2023 Electricity Act.The experts...

Business Power

Electricity Shortages: NWEC holds capacity building sessions on wind energy

Joe AbuchiApril 9, 2025

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

The Nigerian Wind Energy Capacity-building (NWEC), in collaboration with the African Climate Foundation (ACF), has organised two capacity-building sessions on wind energy development towards ameliorating Nigeria’s...

Business Power

Nextier Power Dialogue: Experts seek inclusive energy transition to protect vulnerable communities

Joe AbuchiApril 4, 2025

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Experts at Nextier’s 104th Power Dialogue have urged the government to develop inclusive climate policies that address the needs of vulnerable communities. The session, moderated...

Cover Power

Tinubu sacks Kyari, appoints new Chairman, CEO for NNPC

Joe AbuchiApril 2, 2025

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

By Chesa Chesa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the chairman, Chief...

Business Power

UKNIAF, Power Ministry unveil Nigeria’s blueprint for sustainable, inclusive electrification

Joe AbuchiFebruary 28, 2025

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Thursday in Abuja formally unveiled the the Nigeria Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) in a landmark step toward advancing Nigeria’s power sector. The...

Business Power

Why is Nigeria operating two grids?

Joe AbuchiFebruary 24, 2025

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

By Shalom Karunwi When the power went out a couple of years ago, Nigerians’ groans of “NEPA” echoed. Nowadays, the typical response—especially for individuals and...

Business News Power

Nextier Power Dialogue: Experts seek unified climate laws

Joe AbuchiFebruary 10, 2025

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025

Industry experts at Nextier’s 102nd Power Dialogue have Identified harmonising environmental laws, research & development, synergy between federal and state environmental laws, as well as betting on Nigerian ideas as...

Business Interviews Power

Shyft, Steamaco on a mission to eradicate poverty through digital electricity solutions

Joe AbuchiJanuary 14, 2025

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

After a decade of solving electricity metering problems with its unique technology which has giving it a cutting-edge, Shyft Solutions led by its vibrant and...

Business Power

Energy Council recommends 7GW wind energy capacity in Nigeria

Joe AbuchiJanuary 10, 2025

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

The Nigeria Wind Energy Council (NWEC) has called for the advancement of wind energy in Nigeria in such a capacity that it can be ramped up to 7gigawatts by 2050....

Business Power

TEH Power Dialogue: Energy is oxygen for every society — Experts

Joe AbuchiDecember 13, 2024

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

Industry experts at the 100th Power dialogue, a significant milestone organised by The Electricity Hub, TEH, a subsidiary of Nextier, have described energy as the oxygen...