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Jubril Arogundade, the influential automotive executive popularly known as “Jubril of Lagos,” has laid out an ambitious blueprint that aims to build a unicorn-level brand in the automobile industry within the next five years — a move that directly connects innovation, sustainable mobility, and energy transition across Nigeria and beyond. Arogundade — recognized previously among […]

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced a bold push toward enhanced transparency and digital transformation, led by Commission Chief Executive Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan. Speaking during a visit by the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) to the NUPRC’s headquarters in Abuja, Eyesan revealed plans to make internal […]

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has directed the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to speed up the deployment of 59,000 free prepaid meters allocated to customers within its franchise area, as part of efforts to improve billing transparency and service delivery. Adelabu issued the directive during a working visit to IBEDC’s headquarters in […]

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has revealed plans to spend ₦100 billion in 2026 on deploying hybrid mini-grid systems across government agencies within and beyond Abuja — a major push toward enhancing reliable power supply and reducing reliance on the national grid. Managing Director Abba Aliyu disclosed the plan during the agency’s 2026 budget defence, […]

Dangote Group has finalized a strategic $400 million equipment agreement with China’s Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG), one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of construction and heavy-duty machinery. This partnership will provide advanced equipment to fast-track the ambitious expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals complex. Currently operating at 650,000 barrels per day since […]

Africa’s drive for energy-led development has reached a pivotal juncture with the opening of SAIPEC 2026 in Lagos this week. As the continent’s premier platform for energy dialogue and collaboration, the 10th edition of the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) is convening key stakeholders to accelerate capital mobilisation, foster partnerships, and deliver […]

Nigeria’s electricity supply is set to experience a short-term reduction due to scheduled maintenance at a key gas production facility. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) announced that Seplat Energy Plc, a major gas supplier to the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC) pipeline network, will conduct routine maintenance on its facilities from […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their strong partnership to advance the Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP), an initiative deploying clean, reliable solar energy solutions to primary healthcare facilities nationwide. This pledge was highlighted during the third Federal Steering Committee meeting held in Abuja, where Ekiti and Gombe […]

In a strategic move to address persistent electricity supply challenges in Northern Nigeria, the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO) and the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) have deepened their collaboration. On 3 February 2026, KAEDCO’s Chairman, Mr. Aminu Suleiman, and Managing Director, Dr. Umar Abubakar Hashidu, led a high-level courtesy visit to NDPHC’s headquarters. […]

Recent NERC data underscores Nigeria’s enduring electricity crisis: despite an installed generation capacity of 13,625 MW, grid-connected power plants achieved only a 36% Plant Availability Factor in January 2026. This means nearly two-thirds of the country’s generation infrastructure remained idle, with an average of just 4,901 MW available for dispatch—less than half the installed potential. […]