Category : Energy Power


Nigerian loses Upwork job over power, installs solar

A Nigerian remote worker lost a lucrative Upwork job paying $10/hour after a week-long power outage. She has now installed a solar power system to secure future opportunities. Read her story and reactions.

Nigeria imported 1.31B litres of petrol in Dec 2025

NMDPRA data reveals Nigeria imported over 1.3 billion litres of petrol in December 2025, even as Dangote Refinery supplied 992 million litres. Discover the details of the festive season supply surge and the ongoing price war.

Dangote Refinery: Why MRS Sells Petrol at ₦739

Dangote Refinery clarifies it sells petrol uniformly to all marketers at ₦699. The ₦739 price at MRS stations is due to market competition, not preferential treatment. Read the full details.

EKEDC appoints Peters Chairman, Joseph-Condotti Interim CEO

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a major leadership change following a board takeover. Engr. Dr Olubunmi Peters is the new Chairman, while Wola Joseph-Condotti takes over as interim CEO. Read the full details.

Six-Month Blackout Hits Calabar Communities

Residents of Ikpai Ohom and Big Qua Town in Calabar face severe hardship after six months without power due to a failed transformer. They call on Governor Bassey Otu for urgent help.

Renewable Energy Jobs Growth Slows, Report Warns

A new ILO & IRENA report reveals renewable energy job growth is slowing despite a deployment boom. It calls for urgent government action on supply chains and an inclusive workforce for a just transition. Read the full analysis.

Power generation shrinks by 62% in December 2025

Nigeria's power plants operated at just 38% capacity in December 2025, highlighting deep structural issues. Read the full NERC report analysis and what it means for the service-based tariff.

DisCos Record N92.93bn Revenue Gap in October

Nigerian electricity distributors faced a N92.93bn revenue shortfall in October 2025 due to billing and collection inefficiencies. NERC data reveals stark performance gaps among DisCos. Read the full analysis.

EKEDC Downgrades Lagos Feeders from Band A to E

EKEDC has downgraded seven Lagos feeders, moving some customers from Band A to Band E and slashing daily power supply to as low as four hours. Discover the affected areas and the public outcry.

Fuel Price War Deepens as Marketers Undercut Dangote

A fierce petrol price war is reshaping Nigeria's fuel market as independent marketers slash prices below Dangote's N739 rate. Discover how this battle for customers is impacting motorists and the industry's future.

Tinubu Hails Otedola, Elumelu for Landmark Energy Deals

Wale Tinubu commends Femi Otedola and Tony Elumelu for major transactions reshaping Nigeria's energy sector. Otedola's Geregu Power exit and Heirs Energies' Seplat stake acquisition signal strong investor confidence. Read more.

Fuel Prices Drop to N710/Litre After Dangote Deal Collapse

Nigerian petrol depot prices plummet to N710 per litre following the collapse of Dangote Refinery's supply deal with marketers. Experts predict further drops as competition and global oil prices intensify. Read more for full analysis.

Marketers Back Out of Dangote Refinery Petrol Supply Deal

The landmark fuel supply agreement between Dangote Refinery and 20 major marketers collapses after pricing disputes. Falling global costs trigger a surge in imports, reshaping Nigeria's downstream market. Read the full analysis.

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