Is real energy sector reform possible in poly-crisis Nigeria?

As security and economic crises pose ever more challenges, it would be a good time for Nigeria to unleash its more positive forces to avoid an even worse malaise. But few believe the new president will be able to quickly turn things around.

C&I investments from large private sector players are advancing as are some electrification and off-grid schemes but the industry remains mired in critical liquidity issues. The new president must also decide whether to accelerate oil and gas reforms.

Nigeria’s future uncertain as Tinubu’s election promises business as usual administration

Issue 480 - 19 March 2023

A new administration is coming to Abuja, with some familiar faces and the same old daunting problems to fix. An uncomfortably small proportion of Nigeria’s 220m-plus population voted in an election that could have a big impact, but only if Bola Tinubu surprises his detractors by driving forward with a...

Is real energy sector reform possible in poly-crisis Nigeria?

Nigeria’s future uncertain as Tinubu’s election promises business as usual administration

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Nigeria’s not so transformational election underwhelms as Tinubu ‘wins with 37%’

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Nigeria turns its attention to elections, amid multiple economic and security crises

Azura faces another parliamentary probe into power purchase deal

Five companies sign MoUs with Nigeria-Morocco pipeline

Nigerian governors unite against sale of NIPP plants

Nigeria’s power reform team works to keep initiatives on track

Claims of northern oil discovery prompt scepticism about timing ahead of Nigerian elections

Heavy flooding in Nigeria disrupts gas supplies and increases LNG supply pressures

Nigeria seeks $10bn to kickstart $9trn energy transition plan

Dangote leads Nigeria’s beyond gensets private generation boom

Seplat faces NNPC challenge to stymie ExxonMobil assets deal

Central Bank of Nigeria freezes meter providers’ accounts

President Buhari unveils Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd

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Nigeria map illustrates political and security trends alongside energy infrastructure

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