War: US, Israel strike Iran’s airport, petrochemical facility
The United States and Israel have carried out coordinated air strikes on multiple targets inside Iran, hitting an airport and petrochemical facilities in a major escalation of the conflict. Military aircraft struck the Kerman airport area, damaging fuel storage tanks and parts of the airfield, according to reports of the attacks. In the south, the […]
FG Advances $20 Billion Nigeria-Europe Gas Pipeline Talks
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken steps to advance discussions on a $20 billion gas pipeline project linking Nigeria to Europe. Officials said the talks aim to secure investments and technical partnerships to enhance gas export capacity from Nigeria to meet growing European demand. The pipeline project is expected to bolster energy security, create […]
US refraining from destroying Iran’s electricity – Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump has said the United States is intentionally avoiding attacks on Iran’s power and electricity infrastructure, even though American forces have strong military capabilities in the ongoing conflict. Trump explained that striking those civilian systems would cause massive destruction and recovery could take decades, so Washington is choosing restraint for now. Trump […]
National Grid collapse: Peter Obi reminds President Tinubu of his promise to not seek a second term if he fails to solve power issues in his first term
As the 2027 elections get closer, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has reminded President Tinubu of his campaign promise that he would not run for a second term if he fails to solve Nigeria’s electricity problems in his first term. Obi made this reminder on his X account on September 10, after Nigeria experienced yet […]
National Grid Old, Dilapidated – Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu
Nigeria’s national power grid continues to struggle due to its outdated and poor condition, according to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. During a budget defense session with the Senate Committee on Power, the minister explained that the grid has been prone to collapses, experiencing eight incidents in 2024. He clarified that five of these […]
NNPC Struggles with Funding for Pipeline Repairs, Minister Heineken Lokpobiri Reports
In a recent statement at the Energy and Labour Summit 2024, Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, addressed a significant concern facing Nigeria’s oil sector: the lack of funds for repairing the country’s aging pipelines. The summit, organized by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in Abuja, […]