Buying a solar system is a big investment, whether it’s for your home or your business. Before you sign any agreement, here are four questions you must ask and what the right answers should sound like. 1. System Sizing and Energy Needs What size of solar system do you recommend, and why? A good installer will […]

Electricity allocations to parts of Lagos, Abuja, and Northern Nigeria have been reduced following a series of transmission-line faults that limited the amount of power that could safely move through the national grid. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) said the recent reductions were caused by multiple transmission outages and network constraints, rather than a […]

Nigeria’s electricity sector recorded a revenue shortfall of about ₦1.36 trillion in 2025, highlighting one of the biggest financial challenges facing the country’s power industry. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) 2025 Annual Report, the country’s 11 electricity distribution companies supplied electricity worth about ₦3.68 trillion during the year but billed customers for […]

The Federal Government is targeting 6,500 megawatts (MW) of electricity by the end of 2026, with plans to increase that figure to 8,000MW by the end of 2027 as it pushes to improve electricity supply across Nigeria. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe announced the targets on August 26 during the launch of the Renewable Energy […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gantry price from ₦1,185 to ₦1,200 per litre, effective August 26, 2026. The latest ₦15 increase is the refinery’s second petrol price adjustment in less than a week. On August 21, Dangote had raised its gantry price from ₦1,165 to ₦1,185 per litre. This brings […]

China is building renewable energy at a scale that is rapidly reshaping its electricity sector, but the country remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels, particularly coal. The world’s largest renewable-energy market has continued to expand its solar and wind capacity while maintaining a huge coal-powered electricity system. According to Ember, fossil fuels still accounted for […]

Nigeria is turning to commercial banks and private investors to help close a $20.5 billion funding gap needed to improve electricity access and expand renewable energy across the country. The funding gap was disclosed by the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Abubakar Aliyu, who said Nigeria requires about $23 billion to […]

Aliko Dangote is offering East African countries a combined 30% equity stake in a planned oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, as he seeks regional partners for a project that could reshape fuel supply across East Africa. Kenya could take a 10% stake worth approximately $500 million, while Ethiopia and Rwanda have also expressed interest in […]