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Weaning Nigeria Off Oil: Are We Moving Quickly Enough?

In January, Nigeria’s main foreign exchange earner got more expensive than it’s been in a long while, and government officials were rubbing their palms in glee. It was fantastic news after all; crude oil- or more specifically, the Bonny light

Can Nuclear Energy Solve Nigeria’s Power Problem?

The Federal Government announced late in October that it had reached a deal with the Russian Nuclear Corporation, Rosatom, to build two nuclear power stations in the country. The basic reason for this didn’t have to be strenuously laid out:

Jigawa to Get 50 MW Solar Project

Renewable energy solutions providers Greenwish Partners and Oriental Renewable Solutions are partnering to deliver a 50 MW solar PV project in Jigawa State. The project is said to form part of a wider plan to diversify Nigeria’s energy mix. The

Lumos Global Raises Nigeria’s Largest Investment in the Solar Industry

In what appears to be a landmark move to reposition the solar industry in Nigeria, Africa, and the globe, Lumos Global, an off-grid solar firm operating in Nigeria has raised $90 million in fundraising, the industry’s largest every investment. Lumos

NLPGA’s Conference and Exhibition 2016: Experts Explore Opportunities for Nigeria’s LPG Industry

The Nigerian Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (NLPGA) held its 6th annual conference and exhibition on Thursday, December 1, 2016. The conference, which took place at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, had in attendance key stakeholders in Nigeria’s

General Electric to Build 5 Solar Plants In Northern Nigeria

General Electric has signed an agreement with governors of Nigeria’s 19 northern states to build 5 new solar plants, which are expected to help improve power supply in that part of the country. A Memorandum of Understanding signed by the

The NLPGA Conference and Exhibition to Hold on December 1, 2016

The annual NLPGA Conference and Exhibition is the foremost stakeholder forum for Nigeria’s LPG industry. The conference aims to bring fresh ideas about the technology and business of LPG to the fore, and provides the platform for stakeholders to deliberate

Federal Government Plans to Increase Nigeria’s Power Supply by 1,459 MW from 20 Plants

The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that the nation’s power generation could be getting a significant boost, starting from the end of 2017, when power projects currently in the works begin to come on stream. About 1,459 MW should

South Korean Firm to Build 550 Megawatt Power Plant in Cross River State

A gas-fired power station with the potential to supply 550 megawatts of electricity is on the cards for Cross River State. The South Korean firm, Kingline Integrated Power Development Limited, plans to build a power generating facility in the southern

BannerGas Unveils Door-To-Door LPG Delivery and Autogas Conversion

Nigeria’s need for cleaner and more efficient alternatives to traditional fuels has grown as its population has expanded. Energy consumption across the country has soared, even as concerns about the negative effects of the fuels used to satisfy domestic and

BannerGas Introduces Its Door To Door Delivery Product and LPG Auto Conversion

Banner Energy Limited on Thursday, the 29th of September 2016, unveiled its BannerGas Franchise Retailers Scheme, a door-to-door delivery product range, along with its LPG Auto Conversion solutions, as well as the company image rebranding, at its maiden Franchise Dealers

World Bank Initiates Solar Energy Programme for Industry in Nigeria

An intervention by the World Bank through a large scale power initiative could see the burden of high energy costs borne by businesses in Nigeria being somewhat lightened. The global financial institution has revealed that it plans to introduce a

#PhotoSpeaks: 2015 NPLGA Exhibition and Conference

Photo highlights from the 2015 Nigeria LP Gas Conference which took place on December 2nd, 2015.      

Petroleum Contributed N1.942t to GDP in Q3 2015

According to a recent National Bureau of Statistics report, the oil and gas sector contributed a sum of N1.942 trillion to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2015, as reported by the Vanguard. The breakdown

FG Announces Plans to Invest in Renewable Energy

The Federal Government is considering the use of alternative energy sources for electricity supply including renewable energy, The Nation news reports. This was announced by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday while receiving a delegation of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission

Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

1. President Buhari and outgoing National Security Adviser Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) met to discuss security issues and the Boko Haram insurgency. 2. The new African Development Bank (AfDB) President and former Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Akinwunmi Adesina has vowed

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