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FG moves to launch NIGCOMSAT‑2A, 2B as Nigeria’s next-gen satellite programme enters execution phase

Energy and Power

March 30, 2026

FG moves to launch NIGCOMSAT‑2A, 2B as Nigeria’s next-gen satellite programme enters

The Federal Government says Nigeria’s next-generation satellite programme is entering the execution stage, with NIGCOMSAT-2A and 2B scheduled for launch in 2028 and 2029. The initiative is aimed at enhancing national connectivity, security, and the growth of the digital economy.

Energy and Power

March 16, 2026

Senate confirms Magnus Abe as NUPRC board chairman

The Senate on Monday confirmed former Rivers South-East senator, Magnus Abe, as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Abe was screened by the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) before receiving approval from

Energy and Power

March 13, 2026

Presidency Assigns ICRC to Lead Ikom Multipurpose Dam Development Committee

The Federal Government has officially tasked the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to chair the newly inaugurated Project Development Committee (PDC) for the Ikom Multipurpose Dam and Hydropower Project, signalling a major push for structured development of the strategic infrastructure

Energy and Power

March 6, 2026

Tinubu inaugurates committee for power grid management company

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated an 11-member committee to oversee the establishment of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO), a new initiative aimed at tackling Nigeria’s persistent power sector challenges. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and

Energy and Power

February 25, 2026

Civil Society Threatens Mass Protest Over Persistent Power Outages in Niger State

Civil society groups in Niger State have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and the Niger Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC) over persistent power outages and alleged exploitative billing practices. The groups warned that failure

Energy and Power

February 23, 2026

TCN Restores Shiroro–Mando 330kV Line, Boosts Power Supply In North

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reactivated the 330 kilovolt (kV) Shiroro–Mando Transmission Line 2 after the completion of repair works, reinforcing electricity supply to parts of northern Nigeria. In a statement issued Monday in Abuja, the General

FG moves to launch NIGCOMSAT‑2A, 2B as Nigeria’s next-gen satellite programme enters

Senate confirms Magnus Abe as NUPRC board chairman

Presidency Assigns ICRC to Lead Ikom Multipurpose Dam Development Committee

Tinubu inaugurates committee for power grid management company

Civil Society Threatens Mass Protest Over Persistent Power Outages in Niger State

TCN Restores Shiroro–Mando 330kV Line, Boosts Power Supply In North

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