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Nov 11
Nigeria’s Oil Royalties Surge 180% in 2024 Despite Drop in Crude Sales Profits

The federal government’s revenue from oil and gas royalties skyrocketed by 179.74 percent in the 2024 fiscal year, rising from N2.49 trillion in 2023 to N6.99 trillion, according to the Budget Implementation Report for Q4 2024 released by the Budget Office of the Federation. The royalties now account for 46 percent of Nigeria’s total oil […]

Nov 10
Nigeria Successfully Connects Its National Electricity Grid with the West African Power Pool

Nigeria has successfully synchronised its national electricity grid with the West African Power Pool (WAPP), linking the country with a regional power system spanning 14 other nations. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), in collaboration with WAPP’s Information and Coordination Centre (WAPP-ICC), confirmed that the synchronisation involved harmonising frequencies, upgrading system controls, and coordinating real-time […]

Nov 09
Nord Automobiles Unveils Tavet Motion to Accelerate Nigeria’s EV Revolution

Nigeria’s automotive landscape just received a major jolt of innovation as Nord Automobiles Limited officially unveiled Tavet Motion, its electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary, featuring three pioneering Nigeria-made models built for local roads and global ambitions. The unveiling took place at the Lagos Oriental Hotel on November 6, 2025. The nationwide rollout marks a decisive shift […]

Nov 08
PowerChina, Paulken Engineering Ink Deal to Accelerate Nigeria Renewables Push

Lagos, November 6, 2025 — PowerChina I²‑ESS and Paulken Engineering Nigeria Limited have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy projects across Nigeria. The partnership — formalised during the recently concluded Nigeria Energy Exhibition & Conference in Lagos — brings together PowerChina’s technical strength with Paulken Engineering’s local […]

Nov 08
Schneider Electric Targets Nigeria’s Energy Market with New Tech Wave

Schneider Electric is positioning itself at the heart of Nigeria’s push toward automated and sustainable energy systems. The French industrial-technology group will hold its 2025 Innovation Day in Lagos on November 11 under the theme “Competitive Advantage Through Automation and Sustainability.” At the event, Schneider aims to demonstrate how digital tools — including AI, automation […]

Nov 07
Full List of Africa’s 100 Most Impactful People in the Energy Sector 2025 Curated by Ranks Africa

In a world rapidly shifting toward sustainability, innovation, and transformation, Africa’s energy sector stands at the very center of progress — and the people driving that progress are nothing short of extraordinary. The Energy 100 celebrates a remarkable group of visionaries, trailblazers, and leaders who are redefining how the continent produces, distributes, and consumes energy. […]

Nov 06
Seplat Energy Plc Reports Record $1 Billion Cash Flow and Major Debt Reduction in 2025

Seplat Energy Plc, Nigeria’s leading independent energy company, has reported a landmark performance for the first nine months of 2025, generating over $1 billion in operating cash flow — a 183% year-on-year increase. According to the company’s unaudited financials, Seplat’s after-tax cash flow from operations hit $1.01 billion, driven by robust crude liftings, expanded offshore […]

Nov 06
“We need more power in Nigeria, if we’re going to power Nigerians out of poverty.” Owen D. Omogiafo

When Owen D. Omogiafo speaks, industries listen, and this time, her message cuts to the heart of Nigeria’s economic reality. The respected business leader and visionary CEO once again reminds us that true transformation starts with power — not just political power, but electric power, the fuel for every dream, enterprise, and innovation. Her statement […]

Nov 06
Global oil producers under the OPEC+ to Pause Oil Output Increases in Q1 2026 After December Hike

Global oil producers under the OPEC+ alliance have agreed to raise output slightly in December 2025, but then to pause further production increases during the first quarter of 2026. The decision—to add just 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) in December and then hold steady in January through March—is being viewed as a strategic move to […]

Nov 06
Delta State House of Assembly Approves ₦18.1 Billion Bank Guarantee for Asaba Power Project

The Delta State House of Assembly has approved a request from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the re‐issuance of an ₦18.1 billion bank guarantee in favour of Bastanchury Power Solutions Nigeria Limited, the developer of the Asaba Independent Power Plant.The guarantee is being re‐issued via Access Bank Plc (to replace an existing guarantee from Sterling Bank) […]