The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a directive for the offer of special compensation to Band A Customers following widespread power outages that occurred in recent months. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Commission said the decision contained in Directive No. NERC/2026/002, was informed by the significant power generation shortages experienced across …
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the 2026 Licensing Round will officially kick off in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026. This follows formal approval from the Minister of Petroleum Resources, in strict alignment with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The announcement was made by the Commission Chief …
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria recorded a revenue shortfall of approximately ₦160 billion in the first three months (Q1) of 2026, highlighting the persistent liquidity crisis across the DisCos. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Commercial Performance Factsheet, revenue losses across 11 distribution companies in January, February and March stood at ₦159.37 billion. …
For millions of Nigerian families already grappling with rising food prices, transportation costs, and electricity challenges, the latest surge in the price of cooking gas has added another layer of hardship. Recent data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) confirmed that the average cost of refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas …
Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says work has resumed after the suspension of a one-day strike called by workers’ unions on Monday. Pinnacle Daily reports that the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) division of the NUPRC embarked on a nationwide strike, shutting down operations on Monday over unresolved welfare and administrative …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) recorded an upsurge in revenue in April 2026 just as it witnessed a significant recovery in upstream production. The NNPC monthly report for April 2026, released on Saturday, indicates that its revenue rose by 79 per cent to ₦4.971 trillion in April from ₦2.774 trillion recorded in March. …
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has further reduced the gantry price of its premium motor spirit (petrol) from ₦1,275 to ₦1,250 per litre, bringing relief to Nigerian consumers. This latest adjustment, which represents a 25 per litre price cut, takes effect Saturday, May 30, 2026, according to a report by Petroleumprice.ng, quoting a refinery source. The …
The average retail price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, rose to ₦1,532.93 in April 2026. Year-on-year, this indicates a 23.69 per cent increase compared to the ₦1,239.33 recorded in April 2025. Also, the average price reflects an 18.97 per cent increase from ₦1,288.54 in March 2026. According to …
In a major shift for global energy trade, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery emerged as the world's single largest exporter of jet fuel in April 2026. This was revealed in a recent S&P Global Energy report. According to the S&P Global Commodities at Sea data, the facility was able to surpass all other global exporters by …
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Nigerian government have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to operationalise the Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme (IATP) for Africa. The $7 billion continent-wide initiative aims to modernise Africa's aviation ecosystem and mobilise capital for the sector. In a letter dated May 26, 2026, AfDB had confirmed the appointment …
