NERC transfers regulatory control of Ekiti Electricity to State-Level Commission. In a significant development for Nigeria’s power sector, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the official transfer of oversight of Ekiti State’s electricity market to the Ekiti State Electricity Regulatory Bureau (EERB). This move, set to take effect on May 1, 2024, marks…
Ibiyemi honoured with Posthumous award for contributions to energy sector. The Founding Publisher of Nigerian NewsDirect, Late Dr Samuel Ibiyemi has been honoured with a Posthumous award for his contributions to the Energy sector at the maiden edition of the Energy Times award ceremony in Lagos. The late Dr Samuel Ibiyemi was bestowed with the…
Nigeria Unveils New Fiscal Incentives to Revitalize Oil and Gas Sector. In a bid to rejuvenate Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, the federal government has launched a new set of fiscal incentives aimed at attracting significant investment and boosting production. Led by the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, the initiative…
IMO Secretary General Urges Action on Unfair Treatment of Seafarers. In a recent address to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Legal Committee meeting, Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez expressed deep concern over the growing cases of unfair treatment faced by seafarers worldwide. Dominguez highlighted the need for immediate action to address these alarming trends, emphasizing the…
Oil Prices Surge to Six-Month High Amid Geopolitical Tensions: Implications for Global Economy. The price of oil has skyrocketed to a six-month high, with Brent crude futures hitting $92.10 per barrel, marking a 13.4% surge since the beginning of 2024. This significant increase is driven by a combination of factors, including escalating geopolitical tensions in…
Minister Highlights Need for Increased Investments in Nigeria’s Inland Waterways. The Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has underscored the necessity for enhanced investments in Nigeria’s inland waterways to unlock their vast potential. Speaking at a Maritime Business Roundtable Breakfast Meeting organized by Zoe Maritime Resources, Oyetola emphasized that inadequate investments and lax…
Progress of Power Grid Hindered by Right-of-Way Issues and Funding Constraints. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is encountering significant obstacles in its mission to enhance the country’s power grid, as revealed by a recent visit from the Senate Committee on Power. In a statement issued after the visit, it was disclosed that more than…
SOAN Advocates for CVFF Disbursement and Strong Industry Stakeholder Relationships to Maximize Marine and Blue Economy Gains. The President of SOAN, Mr. Sonny Eja, disclosed this at the weekend in Lagos, while giving his acceptance speech during the inauguration ceremony held for the new executives of the association including Dr. Louis Ekere as 1st Vice…
Experts Approval for Diesel Price Reduction, Attributed to Deregulation and Naira Flotation. Stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry have praised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, attributing the recent reduction in diesel prices to the gains from these policies. They highlighted measures such as the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of foreign exchange…
NNPC Reiterates Commitment to Transforming Nigeria into a Gas-Powered Nation. NNPC has restated its commitment to transitioning Nigeria into a gas-powered nation, leveraging the country’s abundant natural gas reserves, which exceed 209 trillion cubic feet. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, reiterated this commitment while receiving the Energy Times’ GCEO of the…
