25 h. ago Search for viability in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI): Data to the rescue

Since the privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector, particularly the distribution segment, there has been a continuous wave of actions, debates, read more Search for viability in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI): Data to the rescue

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53 h. ago Nigeria faces surge in bank fraud as industry experts warn of outdated security controls

Nigeria’s banking sector is confronting an accelerating wave of financial-payments crime, with losses from electronic fraud now exceeding N1tn annually, read more Nigeria faces surge in bank fraud as industry experts warn of outdated security controls

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58 h. ago Caverton Marine Holds Demo Week for Africa’s First Electric Water Transport System

…electric Ferries: Caverton is Electrifying Nigeria’s Inland Waterways In what many described as a game changer in the history of read more Caverton Marine Holds Demo Week for Africa’s First Electric Water Transport System

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3 d. ago Prioritise attracting investments over premature regulations, experts urge states electricity regulators

The recent enactment of the Electricity Act 2023 has significantly transformed the power sector in Nigeria. A key part of read more Prioritise attracting investments over premature regulations, experts urge states electricity regulators

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4 d. ago AI Governance Key To Africa’s Digital Transformation – Oyedeji

The group managing director of First HoldCo Plc, Mr Wale Oyedeji, has highlighted the critical role of AI governance in shaping Africa’s digital economy. He stated this during his keynote address titled, ‘AI Governance: Advancing Regulations, Ethics and Risk Resilience in Africa’s Digital Economy’ at the ISACA GRC conference held in Lagos, recently. Oyedeji stressed […]

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7 d. ago Stakeholders advocate collaboration, policy consistency to boost electric vehicles adoption

Stakeholders from the public and private sectors in the e-mobility industry have emphasised the importance of collaboration between government and private sector players, as well as consistent policies to promote widespread adoption of electric vehicles in Nigeria. This was part of the submissions made at the inaugural Electric Vehicle Nigeria exhibition and conference, held from […]

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7 d. ago Nigerian electricity supply industry is transitioning from excuses to accountability – NISO

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has reiterated the gains recorded in the Nigerian electricity sector, stating that the supply read more Nigerian electricity supply industry is transitioning from excuses to accountability – NISO

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8 d. ago Only 40% of Nigeria’s Power Capacity Available for Dispatch in October 2025—NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that only 40 per cent of the country’s total installed power capacity was available for dispatch in October 2025, highlighting significant challenges within the national electricity supply ecosystem. According to the latest Operational Performance Factsheet released by NERC on Tuesday, nationwide grid-connected power plants produced a total […]

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1 week ago Police Detain APC Chieftain Over Accusations Against Senate On Stalled Confirmation Of NERC Chair Nominee

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested and detained Alwan Hassan, a former presidential aide and convener of the Grassroots Initiative Concept, days after he publicly alleged that top Senate officials were blocking the legislative confirmation of Abdullahi Garba Ramat as chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Hassan, a member of the ruling […]

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1 week ago Schneider Electric Doing Alot In Nigeria’s Energy Transformation — Akindele

Global energy technology leader, Schneider Electric, has highlighted the company’s impact in electrifying, automating, and digitising 95 per cent of Nigeria’s energy sector, thereby powering critical infrastructure and advancing industrial automation across the country. Country President of Schneider Electric for English-Speaking Africa, Ajibola Akindele, disclosed this in his welcome address at the company’s Innovation Day […]

Science

1 week ago Schneider Electric illuminates Nigeria’s economy with smart solutions

The hum of conversation and the quiet click of digital devices filled the grand hall of a Lagos hotel as read more Schneider Electric illuminates Nigeria’s economy with smart solutions

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2 w. ago Driving Health Access and Financial Sustainability: Legal and regulatory solutions for advancing universal health coverage in Nigeria

Nigeria’s ambition to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is not merely a health policy aspiration; it is an economic imperative. read more Driving Health Access and Financial Sustainability: Legal and regulatory solutions for advancing universal health coverage in Nigeria

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2 w. ago Upstream Regulator Targets Boosted Investments via Efficient Dispute Resolution

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said it is advancing its Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADRC) to unlock billions of dollars in potential investments currently stalled by prolonged litigation. The commission’s chief executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe announced this during the high-level Roundtable Consultative and Sensitisation Forum for the ADRC held in Lagos on […]

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2 w. ago Expert Advocates Youth Empowerment, Tech Policies For Nigeria’s Future

As Nigeria deals with ongoing electricity shortages and an unreliable power grid, technology experts are increasingly calling for a data-driven approach to energy generation and distribution. One prominent voice in this conversation is Daniel Damilare Ezekiel, a data scientist and renewable energy expert, who believes that combining data science with solar technology can transform the […]

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2 w. ago Protest At N/Assembly Over Delay In Ramat’s Confirmation As NERC Chair

Some indigenes of Kano State, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly to demand the immediate screening and confirmation of Engr—Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The protesters, who arrived in several Kano Line-branded and coastal buses, carried placards and banners with inscriptions such as “Tinubu’s […]

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2 w. ago Protesters Storm National Assembly Over Stalled Confirmation Of Ramat As NERC Chair

Some indigenes of Kano State, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly to demand the immediate screening and confirmation of Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The protesters, who arrived in several Kano Line-branded and coastal buses, carried placards and banners with inscriptions such […]

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2 w. ago Coalition Asks Senate To Confirm Ramat As Electricity Commission Chair

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs)  has appealed to the Senate to confirm Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) without further delay.. On October 22, 2025, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South), chairman, Senate Committee on Power, after a vetting and clearance, presented the trio of Engr. […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s electricity customers rise to 11.96 million — NERC

The total number of active electricity customers in Nigeria rose from 11.89 million in July to 11.96 million in August 2025...

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2 w. ago Active Electricity Customers In Nigeria Rise To 11.96 Million — NERC

The improved metering figures reflect ongoing reforms and investments in customer management by DisCos. The post Active Electricity Customers In Nigeria Rise To 11.96 Million — NERC appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Kano APC Chair urges restraint over NERC appointment dispute

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, has appealed to party members to exercise restraint and avoid making divisive statements over the ongoing controversy surrounding the confirmation of Engineer Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

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