Nigeria’s energy sector is at a breaking point, and the 2023 Electricity Act is the game-changer we've waited for. Discover how states are bypassing the national grid to end blackouts ...forever.
In this exclusive report from the BusinessDay Energy Conference 2026, themed "Beyond the Grid: How States Can Rewrite Nigeria’s Power Story," top policy makers and industry titans reveal the roadmap to a decentralized energy future. We dive deep into the implementation of the new electricity market, the role of gas-to-power infrastructure, and why state-level regulation is the key to unlocking 24/7 electricity.
Key Topics Covered:
The transition from a centralized grid to hybrid solar and battery systems.
How the Gas Infrastructure Fund is being deployed for state-level projects.
Challenges with licensing, cost-reflective tariffs, and regulatory consistency.
Success stories from Bayelsa, Lagos, and Edo State’s new electricity laws.
Featured Speakers/Anchors:
Anchor: BusinessDay Media Team
Frank Aigbogun: Publisher, BusinessDay
Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Represented by Biodun Ogunleye, Lagos State Energy Commissioner)
AbdulLateef Shittu: DG, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (Represented by Chuku Kuku)
Douye Diri: (Represented by Steve Bubaha, MD Bayelsa State Electricity Company)
Timestamps:
[00:00:00] – Intro: Nigeria’s Energy Sector Defining Moment
[00:01:15] – Frank Aigbogun on the Decentralized Market
[00:01:40] – Lagos State: Why Power shouldn't be read from Abuja
[00:02:10] – Implementing the Decentralized Electricity Market
[00:03:00] – Gas Infrastructure: Moving from Policy to Action
[00:04:20] – Panel Session: Industry Leaders on Reform
[00:05:40] – State Regulators vs. National Regulators
[00:07:30] – Case Study: Edo State’s 2025 Power Reform Success
[00:08:45] – The Corruption Factor: What’s Stopping the Projects?
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BusinessDay Energy Conference 2026 Report
Nigeria’s energy sector is at a breaking point, and the 2023 ...
Nigeria’s energy sector is at a breaking point, and the 2023 Electricity Act is the game-changer we've waited for. Discover how states are bypassing the national grid to end blackouts ...forever.
In this exclusive report from the BusinessDay Energy Conference 2026, themed "Beyond the Grid: How States Can Rewrite Nigeria’s Power Story," top policy makers and industry titans reveal the roadmap to a decentralized energy future. We dive deep into the implementation of the new electricity market, the role of gas-to-power infrastructure, and why state-level regulation is the key to unlocking 24/7 electricity.
Key Topics Covered:
The transition from a centralized grid to hybrid solar and battery systems.
How the Gas Infrastructure Fund is being deployed for state-level projects.
Challenges with licensing, cost-reflective tariffs, and regulatory consistency.
Success stories from Bayelsa, Lagos, and Edo State’s new electricity laws.
Featured Speakers/Anchors:
Anchor: BusinessDay Media Team
Frank Aigbogun: Publisher, BusinessDay
Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Represented by Biodun Ogunleye, Lagos State Energy Commissioner)
AbdulLateef Shittu: DG, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (Represented by Chuku Kuku)
Douye Diri: (Represented by Steve Bubaha, MD Bayelsa State Electricity Company)
Timestamps:
[00:00:00] – Intro: Nigeria’s Energy Sector Defining Moment
[00:01:15] – Frank Aigbogun on the Decentralized Market
[00:01:40] – Lagos State: Why Power shouldn't be read from Abuja
[00:02:10] – Implementing the Decentralized Electricity Market
[00:03:00] – Gas Infrastructure: Moving from Policy to Action
[00:04:20] – Panel Session: Industry Leaders on Reform
[00:05:40] – State Regulators vs. National Regulators
[00:07:30] – Case Study: Edo State’s 2025 Power Reform Success
[00:08:45] – The Corruption Factor: What’s Stopping the Projects?
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The Nigerian National Grid is no longer your only option. With the ...
The Nigerian National Grid is no longer your only option. With the 2023 Electricity Act in full swing, the power to generate, transmit, and distribute energy has moved from the ...center to your doorstep, but are we ready for the 500MW revolution?
In this exclusive coverage from the Energy Conference, we sit down with the industry’s biggest movers from Simba Group, Iron Capital, TetraCore, and state representatives to bridge the gap between policy and reality. We dive deep into why decentralization is the "holy grail" for Nigeria’s industrialization and what bottlenecks (Tariffs, Gas, and Corruption) are still standing in the way.
[Timestamps]
0:00 - The Case for Decentralized Hybrid Solar Systems
1:05 - 2023 Electricity Act: Breaking the National Grid Monopoly
2:00 - Financing Power: Is the Nigerian Capital Market Ready?
2:40 - Gas Infrastructure: Moving from Policy to Implementation
3:45 - Challenges: Licensing, Tariffs, and Standardized Regulation
4:20 - TetraCore’s 500MW Ambition & New IPP Projects
5:15 - What Investors Need: Data, Enumeration, and Market Awareness
7:10 - State Success Stories: Edo State’s Power Reforms
8:15 - The Tariff Elephant in the Room: Investor Clarity
9:10 - The "Sincerity Gap": Corruption vs. Execution in Bayelsa
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Nigeria's power sector is at a breaking point, but a massive transition is happening right under our noses. Is decentralization the ultimate cure for the national grid’s failures, or are ...we headed for more confusion?
In this explosive Panel 1 session from BusinessDay Energy Conference 2026, top experts and regulators break down the Electricity Act 2023 and reveal exactly how states can move from darkness to a bankable, competitive market. We dive deep into the "Quick Wins" needed in the next 12–36 months, the "Currency of Data," and why autonomy doesn't mean isolation.
Timestamps:
[00:00:12] — 3 Quick Wins for states to achieve power goals in 36 months.
[00:01:31] — Regional Coordination: Why Lagos, Edo, and Delta should work together.
[00:03:34] — Data: The "Critical Currency" to drive investment and unlock capital.
[00:05:01] — Decentralization vs. Disintegration: Engineer Shu clarifies the NISO stance.
[00:09:41] — 5–10 Year Outlook: Where will state electricity markets be?
[00:13:30] — What defines a "Successful Electricity Market"?
[00:15:36] — Standard Protocols for states integrating into the National Grid.
[00:18:20] — Final Parting Shots: The one reform to make it all work.
[00:22:07] — Q&A: Investor concerns on "Central Points" for licensing.
[00:27:32] — The Cost-Reflective Tariff Debate: Demand vs. Supply.
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Is Africa finally ready to trade its way to prosperity? Discover how the Africa X Summit in Abuja is pivoting the continent from a consumer hub to a global innovation ...powerhouse.
[The Summary]
In this deep dive into the Africa X Summit, we explore the critical shifts needed to drive sustainable economic growth. From the urgent need for import substitution to the untapped potential of Africa's youth, industry experts and policymakers gather to bridge the gap between lab research and market reality. Learn why countries like Nigeria and Botswana are becoming the new case studies for startup ecosystems and how localized manufacturing is the first step toward global dominance.
[Timestamps]
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0:22 - Why Innovation is a Survival Requirement
0:56 - The Import Substitution Strategy: Beyond Basic Goods
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Join us as we discuss:
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VC Mindset: Why pure-play venture capital is critical for frontier markets.
Market Realities: Why African tech valuations are changing and the challenges of public listings.
The Future of Fintech: How we move from 'digitizing money' to 'digitizing ownership.'
Moderated by Arese Ugwu, creator of The Smart Money Woman, this session provides deep insights for founders, investors, and anyone curious about the African tech ecosystem.
Timestamps:
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4:14 The state of African Fintech
4:46 Breaking down the MoneyPoint $8M exit
13:14 Why don't we see more IPOs in Nigeria?
27:47 Audience Q&A: AI, Blockchain, and Policy
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What ...Platnova offers:
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Apple Pay-enabled cards
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