The year 2023 marked a decade, post-privatization of the power sector and witnessed significant legislative milestones which began with the enactment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria...

Nigeria's energy sector experienced significant turbulence in Q1 2026 as geopolitical conflict in the Middle East drove crude oil prices from $74 to over $110 per barrel, forcing domestic petrol prices to surge above N1,175 per litre. The quarter revealed both the stabilizing potential of domestic refining capacity and persistent vulnerabilities across upstream production, power grid infrastructure, and downstream fuel markets.

Motir DuSable is establishing a 300MW solar power plant in Nigeria's southern city of Enugu, capital of Enugu State.

Nigeria's energy sector is once again under the spotlight, and this time the trigger is a seemingly routine scheduled maintenance by Seplat Energy on its gas facilities.

Nigeria has just achieved a landmark victory in Africa's energy landscape. On 2 February 2025, on the sidelines of the 9th Nigeria International Energy Summit...

This piece is angled from the position that platforms for cooperation & collaboration already exist for resilience sustainability in facing climate challenges for Africa. The mission is therefore to highlight some hidden pillars that need three “As”- Activation, Advocacy and Action.

The Electricity Act 2023 was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 8th June 2023. The Act repeals the Electric Power...

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission's Net Billing Regulations 2026 represent a transformative development in Nigeria's distributed renewable energy sector, enabling eligible customers to export...

As the global focus shifts towards sustainability financing and investment, future proofing finance has become a critical component of the financial sector.

In our 2023 Report, we analyzed the level of electricity deficit in Nigeria and examined various initiatives, policies, regulations, and laws aimed at leveraging renewable energy to enhance energy access.

How can Nigerian businesses start implementing sustainable practices?

Nigeria is currently grappling with economic difficulties, stemming from ongoing government reforms related to exchange rate unification and the removal of subsidies on premium motor spirit.

Nigeria is making significant progress in closing its electricity access gap, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) partnering with five Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE)...

With over $4 billion raised in private capital across Africa last year, we're seeing families step into deals that offer more than just returns. From co-investments in energy and logistics...

It is no news that the national grid has failed to provide a sustainable and reliable source of electricity supply for domestic and industrial consumers in order to sustain a rapidly growing Nigerian population and economy.

A major highlight of 2018 was the re-passage of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Bill by the Nigerian Senate in December 2018.

The Nigerian Electricity Act 2023 (EA 2023) made mini-grids one of the cornerstones of Nigeria's power sector reform. It, through the licensing mechanism, moved mini-grids from being a niche "rural electrification" tool into a full commercial electricity sub-sector.

Towards achieving vision 30:30:30 through the increased penetration of mini-grids in Nigeria, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC or the "Commission") published a consultation paper in August 2022 calling for recommendations on its proposed amendment of the 2016 Mini-Grid Regulations.

Electricity is a necessity for any thriving economy. For several years, however, factors such as inadequate infrastructure, inefficient legal/regulatory frameworks, and limited private sector participation...

Nations across the world have increasingly adopted climate change laws over the last two decades.