How Nigerian Youth Can Benefit from the Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship (MAELF) and Win Grants in 2026 

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 July 2026

What is the Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship?  The Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship (MAELF) is a youth empowerment programme designed to equip young Nigerians with leadership skills, mentorship, policy knowledge, and practical experience in

Africa’s Electricity Revolution: How Mission 300 Will Power 300 million People and Transform Lives by 2030

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 April 2026

African city night lights A major energy transformation is unfolding across Africa, and it could change the future of businesses, schools, hospitals, and millions of households.  Through the Mission 300 initiative, the World Bank, African Development Bank, and global partners are working to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030, one of the

NCDMB Launches 2025/2026 Tech Innovation Challenge for Oil and Gas Sector 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 January 2026

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has unveiled the 2025/2026 Nigerian Content Research, Innovation, and Technology Challenge, a major opportunity for Nigerians with innovative ideas that can solve technological gaps in the oil and gas industry and related sectors.  The competition, which began in December 2025, is

Global Opportunities: How Nigerians Can Benefit from New World Bank and Climate Investment Plans

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 November 2025

Nigeria is at the centre of two major global initiatives that promise real benefits for citizens — a $1 billion World Bank job creation loan and fresh climate investment opportunities under the COP30 framework. Both initiatives have the potential to create jobs, expand businesses, and open doors for Nigerians ready to take advantage of them.  […]

Nigeria Joins Unified West African Power Grid: A Step Toward Stable and Affordable Electricity 

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 November 2025

Nigeria has achieved a major milestone by successfully synchronising its national electricity grid with the West African Power Pool (WAPP) network. The test, conducted between 5:04 a.m. and 9:04 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, connected Nigeria, Niger Republic, and parts of Benin and Togo to the rest of West Africa under a single operational […]

Lagos Partners Welbeck to Light Up Surulere with Solar Streetlights

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 October 2025

The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye. Photo: The Electricity Hub The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Welbeck Electricity Distribution Limited, has taken a bold step toward cleaner and safer urban living by installing 20 automated solar-powered streetlights in Surulere.  This initiative, which also included the

Invest in Nigeria: LCCI and Partners Call on Global Investors 

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 August 2025

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged global investors to explore Nigeria’s vast opportunities in technology, agribusiness, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Speaking at the Invest Nigeria 2025 International Business Conference and Expo, LCCI President, Gabriel Idahosa, highlighted Nigeria’s

BOI Launches Sustainable Finance Framework to Empower Nigerian Businesses 

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 June 2025

The Bank of Industry (BOI). The Bank of Industry (BOI) has introduced a Sustainable Finance Framework aimed at supporting Nigerian businesses that promote environmental and social impact. This move is part of BOI’s broader strategy to drive long-term development, social inclusion, and climate-friendly growth across the country.  What the Framework Offers  This

UK’s Loughborough University to Expand Scholarships for Nigerians through PTDF Partnership 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 June 2025

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Loughborough University in the United Kingdom is collaborating with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to boost scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students. The partnership is focused on fields like oil, gas, renewable energy, and public health—areas that are vital for Nigeria’s development.  Capacity

ROGEAP and Ecobank to Train 50 Solar Energy SMEs in Lagos and Abuja 

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 April 2025

The Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), in partnership with Ecobank Nigeria, is set to empower 50 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the solar energy sector through a free three-day Entrepreneurship Business Training Workshop. The training will take place in Lagos and Abuja, focusing on equipping participants with essential skills to thrive in the