Nigeria’s Electricity Act 2023 Triggers Wave of New Generation Licences Across Six States
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the transfer of electricity market oversight to six additional states, empowering them to regulate their respective power sectors. In a statement released on Wednesday, NERC confirmed that the affected states—Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, Imo, Oyo, and Edo—have established their own electricity regulatory agencies and are now authorised to […]
Lagos State Commissions 50MW Solar Hybrid Plant, Eyes 500MW by 2030
Lagos State is aggressively pursuing solar power to bridge energy gaps and reduce emissions, aiming for 1GW of solar energy by 2030. Key projects include installing over 22,000 smart solar streetlights (Light Up Lagos), launching Nigeria’s first 7MW floating solar plant at UNILAG, and implementing large-scale solar for schools/clinics, primarily targeting 1.6 million households. rea.gov.ng +4Key Solar Initiatives […]
Lagos Initiates Ppp Engagement for Proposed Oko-Oba Hybrid Clean Energy Project
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, has facilitated an initial engagement meeting between Oko-Oba Clean Energy Limited and the State’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Office as part of ongoing efforts to promote clean, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions across the State. The meeting, held at the Ministry, marked the first […]