Market risks arising from the transition of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) towards a bilateral market may further compound electricity challenges in Nigeria unless concerted efforts are taken. The post Power sector faces mounting market risks as GenCos cite Read More
New NDPHC leadership seeks turnaround of 3,000MW idle capacity
Amid Nigeria’s poor electricity outlook and the inability of over 86 million people to have access to electricity, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), which has been struggling with the dispatch of over 3,000 megawatts, is seeking a turnaround Read More
Zaria residents seek help after flood desecrate cemetery
Residents of Chikaji in Sabon-Gari Local Government, Kaduna State, has appealed for assistance from government and philanthropists over flood that washed away cemetery, houses and properties in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the flood which Read More
Supply Dangote, Port Harcourt refineries crude oil locally, FNCCI tells FG
The Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has said the issues around oil theft and other circumstances surrounding oil production need to be addressed if the country can meet its energy needs at a sustainable cost. The chamber Read More
Govt, ILO plan national digital depository on waste pickers
The Federal Government and International Labour Organisation (ILO) plan to develop a National Digital Repository (NDR) for waste pickers in line with the circular economy programme in the country. The post Govt, ILO plan national digital depository on waste pickers Read More
Fuel smuggling from Nigeria to neighbouring countries unlikely to end — Minister
The Federal Government has acknowledged that fuel smuggling from Nigeria to neighbouring countries is a persistent issue that may never be fully eradicated. Speaking at the 2024 Energy and Labour Summit in Abuja, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Read More
FG urged to champion sustainable practices in climate change
Experts have called on the Federal Government to champion sustainable practices aimed at bridging the knowledge gap and inspiring local actions on mitigation and adaptation of climate change. The post FG urged to champion sustainable practices in climate change appeared Read More
FG launches CNG vehicle conversion centre in Ogun
The Federal Government on Friday inaugurated the Conversion Incentive Programme of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The initiative seeks to offer relief to the masses due to the hardships caused by the removal of the Read More
Ondo begins water channelisation project, targets 500,000 homes
The Ondo state government has begun the construction and channelisation of water projects across the state.The government also reinstated the commitment to provide access to clean water for 500,000 households and approximately two million individuals. The post Ondo begins water Read More
NNPCL dismisses allegations of ‘criminal hijack’ in OVH deal
The crisis surrounding the acquisition of Oando’s OVH and the retail arms of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Retail) took a new turn on Thursday as the state oil company denied having any political interests. NNPCL had previously Read More