sustainable energy Nigeria
UKNIAF, NGF drive transformative growth in electricity market
In a groundbreaking initiative to transform Nigeria’s energy landscape, the United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) has joined forces with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) to support state-led electricity market reforms across the country. The partnership was highlighted during the recently concluded State Learning Workshop Series, designed to equip policymakers and regulators with the […]
FG Raises Alarm Over Charcoal Trade Threat to Forest Sustainability
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a strong warning over the escalating environmental consequences of the charcoal trade, citing its detrimental impact on forest sustainability, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods. At a recent high-level stakeholders’ dialogue on charcoal production and forest conservation, held in Abuja, key government officials, environmental experts, and civil society groups discussed […]
€20m Renewable Energy Deal Sealed Between Nigeria and Germany
A move toward achieving Nigeria’s energy transition goals, the Federal Government on Wednesday signed a landmark €20 million agreement with the German government to bolster the development of renewable energy solutions across the country. The pact, facilitated through the KfW Development Bank and the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF), aims to drive Nigeria’s climate-resilient economic […]
Frequent Power Failures Drive Surge in Renewable Energy Adoption
Nigeria’s ongoing power crisis—marked by recurring grid collapses, unreliable electricity access, and high energy costs—is driving a nationwide pivot toward renewable energy solutions. From rural communities to urban centers, individuals, businesses, and institutions are increasingly embracing distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems as the country’s electricity grid continues to falter. Since its privatisation in 2013, Nigeria’s […]
NACOP Sets Agenda to Secure Africa’s Energy Future
The sixth edition of the National Council on Power (NACOP), held recently in Maiduguri, Borno State, has set a decisive and comprehensive roadmap aimed at consolidating power sector reforms and driving sustainable energy access across Nigeria, with a particular emphasis on the volatile Northeast region. This landmark gathering, presided over by the Minister of Power, […]
Shafa Energy to Launch CNG Station in Abuja
Shafa Energy, a subsidiary of AYM Shafa Holdings Limited, has announced the official launch of its first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling station in Abuja. The initiative, branded Shafa CNG, aligns with the Federal Government’s drive to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal while advancing the country’s transition toward sustainable energy. The launch, which […]