12 h. ago WEF 2026: Nigeria weighs on food security, power, housing to drive jobs

A surging youth population in Africa and rapid urbanisation have intensified the demand for jobs and inclusive services. As policymakers read more WEF 2026: Nigeria weighs on food security, power, housing to drive jobs

Society

15 h. ago Nepotism hollowed out Nigeria’s foreign service and weakened its diplomatic power

In the last quarter of 2025, Nigeria faced credible threats of American intervention over allegations of Christian persecution.  The Federal read more Nepotism hollowed out Nigeria’s foreign service and weakened its diplomatic power

Politics

26 h. ago Nigeria’s power math flips as solar becomes cheaper than grid

Solar power has become cheaper than electricity from Nigeria’s national grid for the first time, marking a turning point in read more Nigeria’s power math flips as solar becomes cheaper than grid

Politics

3 d. ago Executive Dialogue to address collaboration in Nigeria’s power sector

NOJA Power Australia, a provider of smart-grid solutions, is hosting an exclusive Executive Dialogue aimed at strengthening collaboration among key read more Executive Dialogue to address collaboration in Nigeria’s power sector

Politics

3 d. ago National grid collapses again, power generation drops to 24MW

Nigeria’s national grid collapses again, causing widespread blackouts as power generation drops to a mere 24MW. Get the latest on this recurring issue. Read More: https://punchng.com/national-grid-collapses-again-power-generation-drops-to-24mw/

Politics

4 d. ago Foundation Seeks Collective Action Against Nigeria’s Environmental Crisis

The African Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation has called on government institutions, the private sector, and civil society groups to collaborate to address Nigeria’s worsening environmental degradation. The call was made at the 2025 World Ecology Day, as the foundation highlighted rising concerns over deforestation, desertification and biodiversity loss across the country. ANI Foundation, an African-led […]

Politics

4 d. ago From Reform to Refinement: Understanding the key provisions of the new electricity bill 2025 and its impact on Nigeria’s power governance

INTRODUCTION Nigeria’s power sector has long been characterized by structural deficiencies: weak infrastructure, rampant vandalism, heavy subsidies, regulatory ambiguity, and read more From Reform to Refinement: Understanding the key provisions of the new electricity bill 2025 and its impact on Nigeria’s power governance

Science

4 d. ago CCECC wins Nigeria’s first floating solar farm in University of Lagos deal

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation’s Nigerian unit has secured the contract to build the country’s first floating solar power station, read more CCECC wins Nigeria’s first floating solar farm in University of Lagos deal

Politics

5 d. ago Minister asks ECN, REA to boost local production of power equipment

Nigeria’s Power Minister urges agencies to collaborate on boosting local power equipment production to cut imports and drive economic growth in the sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-asks-ecn-rea-to-boost-local-production-of-power-equipment/

Politics

6 d. ago Right communication infrastructure: The missing link in our smart metering initiative for liquidity

As we welcome the arrival of another new year and the thirteenth after the privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector, the read more Right communication infrastructure: The missing link in our smart metering initiative for liquidity

Politics

6 d. ago Nigeria’s grid crisis sparks push for digital energy solutions

Nigeria’s chronic electricity shortages are driving a strategic shift toward decentralised renewable energy backed by cloud-based management systems, according to read more Nigeria’s grid crisis sparks push for digital energy solutions -Schneider

Politics

6 d. ago Commission Seeks Collaboration With States To Tackle Economic Challenges

The managing director of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), Alhaji Sadiq Abubakar Yelwa, has called for stronger collaboration between member states to address environmental and socio-economic challenges facing the host communities. Alhaji Yelwa made the call during a visit to Taraba State as part of his familiarisation tour of N-HYPPADEC member […]

Politics

7 d. ago Kano DisCo defies Nigeria’s power woes with 50% industrial growth

Kano Electricity Distribution Company (Kano DisCo) has achieved a 50 percent surge in industrial power consumption during 2025, bucking a read more Kano DisCo defies Nigeria’s power woes with 50% industrial growth

Politics

7 d. ago Nigerian firms turn from survival to growth as naira shock eases

Nigeria’s companies are emerging from a bruising period defined by currency shocks, soaring input costs,  and shrinking consumer purchasing power read more Nigerian firms turn from survival to growth as naira shock eases

Events

8 d. ago Beyond Rivers: How The Fubara–Wike War Exposes Nigeria Power Brokers

What began as a routine succession arrangement in Rivers State has evolved into a national political test case. As ADEMU IDAKWO reports, the prolonged standoff between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, goes far beyond personal rivalry, exposing how godfatherism, elite bargaining and informal power networks continue to shape governance in Nigeria The […]

Politics

9 d. ago Allow Tinubu finish second term, APC chieftain tells Northern politicians

APC chieftain Osita Okechukwu urges Northern politicians to support a Tinubu second term, emphasizing Nigeria’s power rotation convention for national unit Read More: https://punchng.com/allow-tinubu-finish-second-term-apc-chieftain-tells-northern-politicians/

Politics

1 week ago 2027: Getting Tinubu Out Of Power Only Way To ‘Take Back’ Nigeria — ADC

It claimed that Nigeria has been hijacked. The post 2027: Getting Tinubu Out Of Power Only Way To ‘Take Back’ Nigeria — ADC appeared first on Channels Television.

Politics

1 week ago Nigerian gas minister lauds power executive’s early reforms at NDPHC

Ekperikpe Ekpo, Nigeria’s minister of state for petroleum resources (Gas), praised the head of Niger Delta Power Holding Company for read more Nigerian gas minister lauds power executive’s early reforms at NDPHC

Politics

1 week ago Nigeria’s tax revolution will fail unless it confronts power

Nigeria’s fiscal crisis is not a mystery. It is not caused by a lack of laws, policy papers, or technical read more Nigeria’s tax revolution will fail unless it confronts power

Politics

1 week ago Nigeria’s power sector bleeds more cash than generates electricity

Nigeria’s power sector is consuming public cash at an accelerating pace, forcing the government to spend hundreds of billions of read more Nigeria’s power sector bleeds more cash than generates electricity

Politics