Nigeria's Dangote Refinery will temporarily shut down its crude oil distillation unit for operational fine-tuning amid reduced crude deliveries, with regulators assuring minimal fuel supply impact.
Nigerians across major cities accuse electricity distribution companies of failing to meet minimum supply hours mandated by NERC, with customers on higher tariff bands receiving far less electricity than promised.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery faces ongoing technical challenges with its Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracker unit, delaying full gasoline production stabilization until mid-2026 and maintaining reliance on imports.
The Federal Government has directed electricity distribution companies and meter installers to provide smart meters to consumers free of charge, with officials demanding payments facing prosecution.
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Nigeria's electricity grid collapsed on Friday afternoon, causing a nationwide blackout as power generation dropped to zero megawatts across all distribution companies.
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has suspended its workers' strike after paying N170 million in arrears and committing to settle N174 million in 2025 bonus payments during February 2026 salary cycle.
Atunlo Sustech initiates a pilot of CarbonScope360, a carbon measurement tool, following Nigeria's carbon trading framework approval, aiming to enhance emissions tracking and data transparency for corporate climate compliance.
Key stakeholders including ministers, regulators, and investors gather in Lagos for an executive dialogue addressing Nigeria's power sector challenges post-Electricity Act 2023.
Nigeria's electricity grid suffered its first nationwide collapse in 2026, with generation dropping to zero megawatts and leaving most distribution companies without power allocation.
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Nigeria may forfeit a generational opportunity in global energy markets due to policy missteps and inconsistent crude supply at Dangote Refinery, warns expert Abdulrazaq Hamzat.
At the 2026 World Economic Forum, Schneider Electric's CEO Oliver Blum urged governments to boost policy support for industrial decarbonisation, highlighting its role in climate mitigation, profitability, and job creation.
The Nigerian Independent System Operator attributes Friday's national grid collapse to simultaneous tripping of 330kV transmission lines and disconnection of power generation units. Restoration efforts are ongoing across the country.
Significant price differences for petrol have emerged across Nigerian cities, with MRS stations selling at N739 per litre while others charge up to N930. Analysts attribute this to increased fuel imports and uneven supply dynamics in the deregulated marke
The Federal Government has prohibited electricity distribution companies from collecting fees for meter installation under the DISREP program, warning of prosecution for violators.
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Nigeria's national electricity grid collapsed on January 23, 2026, with power generation dropping to zero megawatts, affecting all 11 distribution companies nationwide.
Billionaire investor Tony Elumelu has been appointed as a non-executive director at Seplat Energy Plc after his firms acquired a 20.07% equity stake in the company, marking a significant shift in Nigeria's energy sector leadership.
Nigeria experienced its first nationwide blackout of 2026 as the national power grid collapsed, dropping electricity generation to zero megawatts and affecting all 11 distribution companies across the country.
Federal Government bans payment for meter installation, declaring it illegal. 500,000 smart meters arrive to close Nigeria's meter gap at no cost to consumers.
Private depot owners in Nigeria have increased petrol and diesel prices, with petrol reaching N800 per litre in Lagos, Warri, and Port Harcourt due to import licence delays and reduced product inflows.
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Japan has suspended the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant after an alarm triggered during startup, with no timeline for resolution. The plant had been offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Nigeria has been ranked among the top 10 countries with the cheapest petrol prices globally in 2025, thanks to Dangote Refinery's price reductions and increased local refining capacity.
A Nigerian woman shares her frustration as her free government-installed prepaid meter consumes N30,000 worth of electricity units in just 11 days, sparking online reactions.
Nigeria's downstream oil sector is undergoing a major transformation as Dangote Refinery and modular plants increase production, aiming to significantly reduce petrol imports by 2026 while fuel marketers face declining margins.
Kano residents face prolonged blackout as electricity workers strike indefinitely over unpaid pensions and selective promotions. KEDCO denies allegations, claiming 80% pension payments made.
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NAFDAC has begun enforcing a ban on alcohol in sachets and small PET bottles to protect minors from health risks, following Senate authorization.
Nigeria's LPG market shows 87% domestic supply in 2025, yet households face rising prices due to high transport costs and distribution challenges despite declining imports.
Domestic refiners in Nigeria say they have enough capacity to reduce petrol imports in 2026 if crude supply challenges are addressed. CORAN calls for targeted funding and better data collection.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company faces challenges in aligning petrol prices with partners as Dangote Refinery offers competitive rates, impacting Nigeria's energy sector and economy.
Dangote Group's $350 million expansion of its Lekki refinery to 1.4 million barrels daily aims to end Nigeria's fuel imports and position it as a net exporter in West Africa.
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IBEDC announces power outage across multiple Ibadan areas due to a major transformer fault. Businesses, media stations, and residential communities affected. Technical team working on restoration.
