KEY POINTS Nigeria’s national power grid is once again under strain, with only a small number of power plants contributing electricity to the system. Latest operational data from the Nigerian …
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Energy TransitionIn the News
Eskom Threatens to Cut Power to Ekurhuleni Over R3.4 Billion Electricity Debt
KEY POINTS South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom, has issued a formal notice warning that it could reduce or completely interrupt electricity supply to large parts of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan …
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In the NewsOil & Gas
Dangote Refinery Absorbs Rising Crude Costs, Promises Steady Petrol Supply for Nigerians
KEY POINTS Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reassured Nigerians that it will continue to maintain a steady supply of petrol despite recent disruptions in the global oil market. The …
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KEY POINTS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proposed the establishment of a Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) as part of efforts to tackle longstanding challenges in Nigeria’s electricity transmission network. …
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In the NewsMarketsOil & Gas
Oil Prices Climb Above $84 as Middle East Tensions Raise Fears of Global Supply Disruption
KEY POINTS Global oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East raised concerns about a prolonged conflict and the potential disruption of global energy supply. …
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KEY POINTS Residents of Minna, the capital of Niger State, on Thursday staged a peaceful protest over ongoing power outages and what they described as unfair estimated electricity billing by …
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Energy TransitionIn the News
TCN Maintenance Triggers Temporary Power Outages in Niger, Gombe, Borno Communities
KEY POINTS Several communities in Niger State and parts of the North East are experiencing temporary power outages as the Transmission Company of Nigeria begins scheduled maintenance on critical transmission …
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KEY POINTS Nigeria’s electricity sector recorded a modest improvement in metering coverage at the end of 2025, even as millions of consumers remain without meters and continue to face estimated …
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KEY POINTS Nigeria’s electricity distributors installed more than 109,000 prepaid meters in December 2025, marking another step in the country’s slow effort to reduce estimated billing and improve transparency in …
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KEY POINTS Nigeria can unlock large scale industrial growth through its vast natural gas reserves if it fixes long standing problems around regulation, pricing and infrastructure, a senior Shell executive …