UK–funded accelerator programme fuels growth of Nigeria’s green industries
Nigeria’s green industrial sector gained fresh momentum as six climate-focused startups completed the UK-funded Green Business Building (GBB) Accelerator and presented their business ideas to investors at an Investor Night hosted by the British High Commission and Manufacturing Africa in…
Heirs Energies doubles output at OML 17
Adds 135 MMscf/d to Nigeria’s domestic gas supply Sopuruchi Onwuka Innovative, rigless recompletion of a key non-associated gas well in oil mining lease (OML) 17 has added momentum to Nigeria’s drive toward stable, affordable energy supply. Operator of the oil…
NERC marks 20 years of regulating electricity sector
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced plans to commemorate its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of regulatory oversight and policy reforms that have shaped the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). Established on October 31, 2005, under…
EKEDC floats Lagos SBU, transforms to holding company
Sopuruchi Onwuka Electric power distribution and marketing company, Power Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc popularly called Eko DisCo, has declared that its new subsidiary, Excel Electricity Distribution Company Limited would now operate its businesses in Lagos State. It also stated…
House Committee commends NDPHC on high safety standards
The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has commended the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) for upholding high safety standards at the Calabar Power Plant in Odukpani, Cross River State. The Committee gave the commendation on…
WIEN engages presidency, pledges contribution to energy goals
* As activists demand reserved seats for women in politics Sopuruchi Onwuka Africa’s most effective gender equity and capacity development advocate, Women in Energy Network (WIEN), has restated its resolve to assist the federal government position Nigeria as a global…
WIEN counts impact as members sweep awards, recognitions and appointments
Sopuruchi Onwuka Africa’s leading gender equity advocate and supporter of female-led enterprises in the energy industry, Women In Energy Network (WIEN) has posted significant accomplishments by its members who attained notable milestones. Executive Secretary, Engr Asanimo Omezi, declared in a…
Smart Energies showcases bold innovations transforming Nigeria’s energy future
Invites subsidy partners for enhanced energy access Sopuruchi Onwuka Leading energy solutions provider in the domestic market, Smart Energies, has declared expansion of its business from mass deployment clean cooking gas to innovative renewable energy solutions designed to transform access,…
UKNIAF partners NGF on State-led electricity market reforms
Sopuruchi Onwuka The United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) has forged partnership with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) on major national initiative to support State-led electricity market reforms. The British High Commission stated weekend UKNIAF and the NGF have…
Receivership: Ikeja Electric launches aggressive revenue drive
Sopuruchi Onwuka The field officers and corporate executives of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, popularly called Ikeja Electric, are currently on rampage to compel non-performing customers to turn up with payments. Expectedly the aggressive debt recovery effort propelled by pressure…
