The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited for its progress on the 350MW Abuja Independent Power Plant (IPP) and the accompanying SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) projects. NISO said it is a vital step toward achieving the national target of 8,500MW grid generation capacity by the …
In a move towards promoting inclusive air travel, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to all domestic airlines to integrate a mandatory “Special Needs/Assistance” option into their flight ticket booking systems. The directive aims to ensure that Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) and passengers with disabilities can request necessary support …
Geregu Power Plc has appointed Mr Sean Manley as its Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective February 2, 2026. In a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the investing public, the Board of Geregu Power Plc said the appointment is subject to the approval of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the shareholders …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its capacity to supply massive volumes of petroleum products, including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and aviation fuel, effectively positioning itself to meet and exceed Nigeria’s total domestic demand. In an update shared on Thursday, January 29, the 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery said it can …
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reassured its commitment to transparency and adoption of merit-based procedures for the emergence of winners of oil and gas blocks in the ongoing 2025 licensing bid round. This was part of the message from the Commission during the 2025 Licensing Round Pre-Bid Webinar held on Wednesday, January …
As global financial markets converge, Nigerian traders are becoming early adopters of hybrid trading models that blend digital assets and traditional financial instruments. MEXC, a digital exchange platform, has recorded an innovative feat in Nigeria by integrating cryptocurrency and traditional finance (TradFi) assets on one platform, offering zero-fee trading promotions that put more profits …
Civil society groups and rights activists have condemned the police crackdown on residents of waterfront communities who staged a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday, January 28, over forced eviction and demolition of their properties. They called on the Lagos State Police Command to unconditionally release all the protesters arrested, including …
Officers of the Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday, January 26, fired teargas canisters and also opened fire on people who staged a protest at the State House of Assembly over the ongoing eviction and demolition of buildings in waterfront communities. The protesters who gathered at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex were residents …
Heavily armed Police officers have surrounded Ikeja under bridge, where a protest against forceful eviction and demolition of houses in Lagos waterfront communities is scheduled to kick off today, January 26. The protest organised by a group called Coalition against Demolition, Forced Eviction, Land grabbing and Displacement in Lagos State, is against ongoing demolitions and …
In a landmark move for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Federal Government has successfully issued a ₦501 billion inaugural bond to settle decade-old debts owed to Generation Companies (GenCos). The bond issuance, which closed on January 27, 2026, marks the first major tranche of the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme (PPSDRP). The bond issuance recorded …
