Nigeria has long been a nation plagued by darkness, incompetence, and sheer anyhowness, where darkness feels more reliable than electricity. The nation’s economy and productivity has been stalled by the government’s continued failure to fix the power sector, or better still, hand it over to capable hands in the private sector. Reports reveal that the […]

If you were looking for the perfect definition for the word paradox, look no further than Nigeria. As an oil-producing nation, the country is expected to benefit from any increase in oil prices, whether driven by market forces or by global geopolitical instability surrounding figures such as Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei and Nicolás Maduro; however, […]

Have you ever wondered why, despite installing an inverter, your electricity bill increased? This could be due to several factors ranging from faulty connections, improper cabling and wrong installation. In this episode of Talking Watts, we break down everything about inverters, energy bills, solar panels and even the national grid.

It’s no news that Nigeria’s energy sector is bedevilled with a myriad of problems. According to reports, the nation has one of the world’s largest electricity access deficits, with approximately 85-90 million citizens (43-45%) lacking access to the grid. The country’s installed capacity of 15,500 MW falls short of the 30,000 MW needed for its […]

Nigeria plans to build its first floating solar power project, a 7-megawatt facility through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The contract, awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), is expected to provide the University of Lagos (UNILAG) with safe, clean, and reliable electricity, reducing its reliance on diesel and the national grid. The […]

The year 2025 came to an end with deals and acquisitions flying left, right and centre in both the power and oil and gas sectors. We spotlight four deals that shaped conversations and are pointers to happenings in the sectors. 1. Otedola exits Geregu Power in $750 million deal Femi Otedola concluded his 12-year investment […]

Over the weekend, a video circulated online about FuelUp, a purported new service by Dangote Petroleum. According to the advert, with FuelUp, vehicle owners could make fuel top-up requests via their mobile phones, and it would be delivered to them. However, the company, via a post on its verified X account, debunked the news as […]

Nigeria’s energy roadmap between now and 2060 is geared towards unlocking investment opportunities of over $410 billion. This was disclosed by Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, who said the plan is to position the nation as the heartbeat of Africa’s renewable energy revolution. The Vice President stated this on Tuesday in Abuja when he declared […]