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Nigeria's persistent energy crisis marked by frequent national grid failures, high electricity tariffs, and rising fuel costs has intensified the need for alternative power solutions.

The VAT (Modification) Order, 2021 was signed on 30 July 2021 by HMoFBNP, Mrs. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, pursuant to her powers under Section 38 of the VAT Act, Cap. V1, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 (as amended).

Nigeria, Africa's largest nation by population and richly endowed with natural resources, remains significantly constrained in its energy sector which hampers growth and reduces the quality of life

In 2025, Ghana's oil and gas sector, largely fueled by the change in government after the 2024 election results, experienced strategic reforms and increased investment aimed...

Over time Nigeria has sought to bring renewable energy into the energy mix as part of measures to reduce global warming.

Power is still a major problem in Nigeria. This is because many businesses who cannot survive its teething challenges blame power as the main cause of their business failure.

Nigeria combines a large population and dynamic economy with the world's biggest unelectrified population. Despite the abundance of various energy resources in the country...

In response to the fifth alteration of the 1999 Constitution which puts electricity on the concurrent legislative list and the subsequent enactment of the Electricity Act 2023...

Nigeria's power sector advances with new Net Billing Regulations 2026 enabling distributed renewable energy integration, while NERC mandates special compensation for Band A customers affected by grid generation constraints. These developments strengthen regulatory oversight, enhance consumer protection, and facilitate the structured expansion of distributed energy resources within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.

On 17th March 2023, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, (the "President") signed into law 16...

The Hydrocarbons sector have played and still play a vital role in the economic growth of Nigeria and Africa.

Nigeria's power sector sees significant regulatory updates as NERC issues the Mini-Grid Regulations 2026, establishing comprehensive frameworks for capacity thresholds, tariff design, grid arrival protocols, and exclusivity arrangements. Concurrently, new transmission loss reporting requirements aim to enhance grid transparency and operational efficiency across regional networks.

Nigeria’s electricity sector has remained the subject of persistent debate, reform efforts, and unfulfilled promises. Successive administrations since the 1990s have pledged comprehensive transformation of the industry. While some achieved limited structural reforms, many produced little beyond policy papers and committees. The consequence has been a power sector that continues to underperform, with Nigeria generating less electricity per capita than several of its African counterparts.

This digest examines major energy and natural resources developments across Ghana and Nigeria, covering upstream exploration, gas infrastructure expansion, refinery capacity growth, and mining sector activity. The analysis tracks investment flows, infrastructure projects, and policy initiatives shaping energy security and industrial development in both West African markets.

Mining is a critical component of Nigeria's economy, contributing significantly to its gross domestic product (GDP). As a country endowed with abundant mineral resources such as coal, gold, limestone, and tin...

From relying on coal energy for food preparation during the ancient times to employing hydrocarbon and hydrogen to fuel cars and provide electricity to meet household and industrial needs in the 21st century, energy has remained a constant feature of economic growth and social welfare.

Nigeria's nascent power sector brings flashes of it's communication sector, where the strive of NITEL and the invite for private parties led to exponential growth in the sector.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (the "President") has reconstituted the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)