The year 2025 came to an end with deals and acquisitions flying left, right and centre in both the power and oil and gas sectors. We spotlight four deals that shaped conversations and are pointers to happenings in the sectors. 1. Otedola exits Geregu Power in $750 million deal Femi Otedola concluded his 12-year investment […]

Over the weekend, a video circulated online about FuelUp, a purported new service by Dangote Petroleum. According to the advert, with FuelUp, vehicle owners could make fuel top-up requests via their mobile phones, and it would be delivered to them. However, the company, via a post on its verified X account, debunked the news as […]

Nigeria’s energy roadmap between now and 2060 is geared towards unlocking investment opportunities of over $410 billion. This was disclosed by Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, who said the plan is to position the nation as the heartbeat of Africa’s renewable energy revolution. The Vice President stated this on Tuesday in Abuja when he declared […]

The Borno State Government has launched a mega solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station. The facility, backed by the North East Development Commission (NEDC), is the first of its kind in the region. It’s also one of seven mega charging stations under development across the state, signalling a giant step toward electric mobility and cleaner […]

Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) companies are gradually taking the lead in manufacturing. According to research by The Motley Fool, five of the top ten manufacturers are from China. In 2024 alone, Build Your Dream (BYD) sold 4,036,538 vehicles, over twice as many as its closest competitor, Tesla, with 1,787,944. BYD and other Chinese companies primarily […]

The country experienced a nationwide blackout this morning after the national grid collapsed. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) confirmed the incident via its official X handle on September 10, 2025. According to the company, the incident, which began at 11:23 a.m., was caused by a sudden loss of supply from the national grid. “Please […]

The Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) has secured a €117,000 (approximately N200 million) grant from the European Union (EU). The grant will focus on catfish production alongside vegetable and maize farming using a solar-powered integrated aquaponics system. The grant was awarded to the institution’s Centre for Research Support and Grants Management (CRSGM), Yaba College of […]

Ever thought about embarking on a renewable energy journey, but you are filled with doubts due to stories like it’s too expensive or unreliable? In this post, we debunk the most common solar myths and misconceptions in Nigeria, revealing how it works and why it’s a smart, reliable and long-term energy solution. 1. Solar doesn’t […]