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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. […]

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has called for unified collaboration among industry stakeholders to fully harness Nigeria’s abundant energy resources and accelerate economic growth across the continent. Delivering a keynote address (represented by Dr. Abdulmalik Halilu, Director of Corporate Services at NCDMB) at the […]

Nigeria’s accelerating momentum in revitalizing its oil and gas industry under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Over the past year, targeted reforms have driven significant production increases, restored investor confidence, and positioned indigenous operators at the forefront of the nation’s hydrocarbon resources. Indigenous companies now oversee assets accounting for more than half of Nigeria’s oil output, […]

The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) and the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO)—the statutory entity responsible for grid management, system operations, and market facilitation under the Electricity Act 2023—have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing engineering excellence, capacity building, and overall sector reliability. During a high-level courtesy visit to NISO’s headquarters […]

Africa’s energy landscape takes a significant step forward as Nigeria’s inaugural Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility enters the construction stage, a landmark achievement for the nation’s gas monetisation and energy security ambitions. Dr. Julius Rone, CEO of UTM Offshore, announced the milestone during a recent awards ceremony in Lagos, where he was honoured as […]