Energy news in nigeria

Here are some recent energy news in Nigeria:

  1. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,000MW: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,000 megawatts (MW), a significant increase from the 3,500MW recorded in 2020. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. FG Launches 2,000MW Solar Power Project: The Federal Government has launched a 2,000MW solar power project in Jigawa State, which is expected to generate electricity for over 1 million households. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Nigeria's Gas Flaring Reduction Hits 70%: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that the country's gas flaring reduction has reached 70%, with a target to reduce it to 30% by 2025. (Source: ThisDay)
  4. EEDC to Invest N100bn in Power Distribution: The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has announced plans to invest N100 billion in its power distribution network to improve electricity supply to customers. (Source: Leadership)
  5. Nigeria to Generate 30,000MW of Power by 2030: The Federal Government has set a target to generate 30,000MW of power by 2030, with a plan to achieve this through a combination of thermal, hydro, and renewable energy sources. (Source: The Guardian)
  6. FG to Establish 10,000MW Power Plant in Kogi: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a 10,000MW power plant in Kogi State, which is expected to generate electricity for over 5 million households. (Source: Daily Post)
  7. Nigeria's Renewable Energy Potential Estimated at 12,000MW: The Nigerian Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Agency (NREEA) has estimated that the country's renewable energy potential is around 12,000MW, with solar, wind, and hydro power being the most viable options. (Source: BusinessDay)
  8. Ekiti to Generate 10MW of Power from Biomass: The Ekiti State Government has announced plans to generate 10MW of power from biomass, with a plan to use agricultural waste to fuel the power plant. (Source: The Nation)
  9. Nigeria's Energy Sector to Receive $1.5bn Investment: The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in Nigeria's energy sector, with a focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency. (Source: Premium Times)
  10. FG to Implement Energy Efficiency Standards: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement energy efficiency standards for buildings and industries, with a plan to reduce energy consumption by 20% by 2025. (Source: The Punch)

These are just a few of the recent energy news in Nigeria. The country is making significant progress in its energy sector, with a focus on increasing power generation and reducing energy consumption.