TCN extends outage, dashes hopes of power restoration in Taraba
Hopes of restoring electricity supply to Jalingo and other parts of Taraba State on Tuesday have been dashed following the decision of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to extend the ongoing planned outage on the Yola–Mayo!-->!-->!-->…
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NERC Reports 5.35 million Unmettered Customers
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that 5.36 million electricity customers nationwide remain without meters, a situation that exposes them to!-->!-->!-->…
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Maduro’s Capture: How Venezuela’s Oil Revival Threatens Nigeria’s Exports
Energy expert Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani examines the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Maduro and its far-reaching implications for global oil markets and Nigeria.
Key Points :
The U.S. captured President Maduro, aiming to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Electricity Supply to Nigerians From the National Grid Drops
Electricity supply to Nigerians from the national grid has declined sharply to 3,810 megawatts (MW) as of January 11, 2026, according to data released by the national grid operator.
This represents a significant reduction of 520 MW!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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FG Turns to Asset Sales to Fund 2026 Budget
At the heart of this strategy is a target to raise ₦189.16 billion in 2026 through the sale and privatisation of national assets
President Bola Tinubu
As Nigeria prepares to implement what is set to be one of its largest national!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Meeting Between Trump and Oil CEOs Highlights Fundamental Tension
Prof. Wumi Iledare
By Saidu Abubakar
In furtherance of incisive analysis of the global energy landscape with US-Venezuela tension as central, renown petroleum economist, Prof. Emeritus Wumi Iledare, PhD, PEPE, FEIN, FNAEE,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria: FG Allocates ₦115bn for Ex-Militant Reintegration in 2026 Budget
The Federal Government has earmarked ₦115 billion in the 2026 budget for the reintegration of former militants under the Presidential Amnesty Programme.
The allocation aims to support “transformed” ex-agitators and promote!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Donald Trump’s violations should see World Cup hosts USA ‘kicked out’
*A cross-party group of 21 MPs has called for FIFA to ban the USA from a World Cup they are due to co-host this summer, over Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela
Donald Trump drew out the card of United States during the World Cup draw!-->!-->!-->…
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US/Venezuela Talks Pushes Oil Prices Below $60 …Signal Fresh Crude Supply
Global oil prices remained under pressure on Thursday as markets reacted to advancing negotiations between the United States and Venezuela that could pave the way for sanctioned Venezuelan crude to re-enter international trade flows.
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Dangote/Marketers Fuel Supply Deal Breaks Down As Petrol Imports Surge
A fuel supply arrangement between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and a group of 20 major petroleum marketers has collapsed, triggering a sharp rise in petrol imports and renewed volatility in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector.
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