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ECN Holds Validation Workshop on Nigerian Energy Calculator 2060

Energy Commission of Nigeria in collaboration with UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) organized a workshop on the Nigerian Energy Calculator 2060 (NECAL2060) which is an upgraded version of the Nigerian Energy Calculator 2050(NECAL2050). The New Version/Calculator is uniquely open and transparent energy planning and modelling tool that . . . Read More


Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS) Pays Courtesy Visit to Energy Commission of Nigeria

The Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS) paid a courtesy visit to the Director General Energy Commission of Nigeria Dr Mustapha Abdullahi on Tuesday, 28th November, 2023 at the Conference Room of the Commission's Headquarter. NACOS is the umbrella body for students studying Computer related courses in Nigeria and have been in existence for over two decades with its presence . . . Read More


ECN DG Delivers Lecture at Defence College, Gives Assurances on Agency's Expertise in Coordinating Policies for the Energy Sector

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has given assurances of its readiness to take a pride of place as the lead agency for policy and planning in the energy sector at a time the country is attracting foreign investments in renewable energy projects. It also made a case for a more robust energy security plan for Nigeria in case of emergency situations while . . . Read More


ECN, UNEP Empower Stakeholders for Effective Enforcement of Air Conditioners Energy Performance Standards

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and various partners, has initiated a training programme aimed at equipping stakeholders in the sector with the necessary skills for enforcing energy performance standards for air conditioners in Nigeria.Held on November 15, 2023, the one-day training workshop on air conditioners monitoring, verification and enforcement (MVE) is an integral part of the broader . . . Read More


Energy Commission of Nigeria Inaugurates Committee for Nigeria BioEnergy Partnership

The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has officially on November 14, 2023, inaugurated the National Bioenergy Steering and Technical Committee. This strategic move aligns with Nigeria's commitment to the Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) initiatives. At the inauguration in the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, Dr. Abdullahi urged the Committee to explore and unleash . . . Read More


United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Pays Courtesy Visit to Energy Commission of Nigeria

A delegation from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nigeria, led by the Country Coordinator, Mr. Etiosa Uyigue, on Friday, November 10, 2023, paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, at the Commission’s Headquarters. The purpose of the visit was to enhance existing relationships between UNEP-in-Nigeria and the Commission. Mr. Uyigue commended the Commission's role, under Dr. Abdullahi's stewardship, in promoting a climate-friendly environment. . . . Read More


The Nigerian National League (NNL) Visits Energy Commission of Nigeria

The management of the Nigerian National League (NNL) on Thursday, November 9, 2023, paid a courtesy call on the Director General of Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi. The visit which took place at the Commission’s Headquarters, Abuja, was led by NNL, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Attah and a number of other delegates. . . Read More


Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi Resumes As DG/CEO, ECN

Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi assumed office as the 4th Director General of Energy Commission of Nigeria on Tuesday 24th October 2023. In his maiden address, the energy expert who has over a decade of experience from the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) with a significant background in the Energy and Space Technology sectors enumerated his vision for the Commission to include, assisting in the actualization of the Energy Transition Plan and that of the Research and Development funding . . . Read More


Engr. J. S. Olayande Emerges as Acting Director General

Engr. Joseph Sunday Olayande has emerged as the Acting Director-General of Energy Commission of Nigeria. He succeeded Prof Eli Jidere Bala whose tenure in office as the 3rd Director-General of Energy Commission of Nigeria ended on the 5th of May, 2023.In line with the Public Service Rule, Prof E. J. Bala handed over to Engr. J. S. Olayande in a . . . Read More


Nigeria Elected Member of IRENA Council for Two Years

Nigeria has been elected a member of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Council for the next two years. The election was done on Sunday at the closing session of the 13th Assembly of the international organisation. Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Prof. Eli Jidere Bala, who was present at the . . . Read More


Launching of REmap-Nigeria during IRENA Pre-Assembly Activity on 13th January 2023 in Abu Dhabi, UAE

…investment in renewables is costeffective, delivering economic growth and jobs, while achieving global climate and sustainable development objectives.

Nearly 60 per cent of Nigeria’s energy demand in 2050 can be met with renewable energy sources, saving 40 per cent in natural gas and 65 per cent in oil needs at the same time, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). With a growing population and a range of . . . Read More


ECN, UNIDO, Others Validate Nigeria’s Industrial Energy Efficiency, Resource Efficiency Cleaner Production Policies

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and other stakeholders in the energy sector have met to validate Nigeria’s Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) and Resource Efficiency Cleaner Production (RECP) to boost the nation’s energy sector.Speaking during . . . Read More


STI Ministry To Promote Clean Energy To Support Nigeria’s Agenda 2050

…As ECN Commissions Centre For Energy Efficiency, Conservation
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Sen. Adeleke Mamora has restated the ministry’s commitment to supporting the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) to achieve its mandate for an adequate, reliable, affordable supply of clean energy in the economy to support Nigeria’s Agenda 2050. . . . Read More


Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, University of Ilorin New Vice Chancellor Pays Courtesy Visit to Energy Commission of Nigeria Headquarters in Abuja

The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, has paid a courtesy visit to the Director General and Management of Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday 3rd November, 2022. While welcoming the Vice Chancellor to the Commission, the Director, Media & Public Affairs, . . . Read More


National Energy Summit 2022

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) in collaboration with the International Energy Charter (IEC) Secretariat, Brussels, Belgium and ECOWAS, organised National Energy Summit 2022. In 2015, UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP21) held in Paris and in 2021 COP 26 held in Scotland, Nigeria committed herself to reducing her greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions by 20% unconditionally and 47% conditionally by 2030 as well as to . . . Read More


Stakeholders Brainstorm on Nigeria’s Green Economy, Sustainable Energy Development

Stakeholders met in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, to brainstorm on Nigeria’s green economy and sustainable energy development for socioeconomic development. The four-day meeting holding from (July 4 to 7, 2022) is part of the 2022 National Energy Summit themed . . . Read More


Federal Executive Council Approves the 2022 Revised National Energy Policy (NEP) and the related National Energy Master Plan (NEMP)

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the 2022 Revised National Energy Policy (NEP) and the related National Energy Master Plan (NEMP) on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Abuja. The revised NEP and NEMP would enable Nigeria . . . Read More


DG/CEO ECN Pays a Working Visit to IRENA

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) & IRENA National Focal Point, Prof. Eli Jidere Bala, on Thursday, March 31, 2022, paid a working visit to the Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Mr. Francesco La Camara, at the IRENA Headquarters, MASDAR, Abu Dhabi. The DG/CEO was . . . Read More


Professor Bala, DG/CEO Conferred Mayegun (Leader of Peace) by Oodua Youth Parliament

The Oodua Youth Parliament conferred on Prof. Eli Jidere Bala, Director-General/CEO, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), the title of “Mayegun” (Leader of Peace) on Friday, 11th March, 2022 at the ECN Headquarters. He was also awarded Certificate of Excellence, for his charismatic acumen, fervent and continuous productive contribution towards youth empowerment . . . Read More


ECN Organizes Sensitization Seminar on Sustainable Tannery Waste Management through Conversion of the Waste to Biogas for Generation of Electricity, Heat and Organic Manure

Energy Commission of Nigeria organized a one (1) Day Sensitization Seminar for tanners from all the three (3) industrial areas in Kano on sustainable tannery waste management through conversion of tannery waste to biogas for electricity generation, heat and organic manure. The Seminar began with the ... Read More


Workshop on Mainstreaming Energy Efficiency Best Practices in Nigeria’s Industrial Sector

Energy is unarguably the main driver of any nation’s economic development. It drives the sectoral development of almost all sectors of the economy; agriculture, health, commerce, education, environment, banking and finance, oil and gas, science and technology, information and communication technology ... Read More


Workshop on Scaling Up Energy Efficient, Climate-Friendly Cooling In Nigeria’s NDCs

Nigeria is the largest market for cooling products in Africa and one of the fastest-growing in the world. Experts have placed annual sales of mini-split air-conditioners (ACs) in the country at over 0.55 million units which account for about 20 per cent of the total in Africa and ... Read More


Announcement


Engr. J. S. Olayande Emerges as Acting Director General

Engr. Joseph Sunday Olayande has emerged as the Acting Director-General of Energy Commission of Nigeria. He succeeded Prof Eli Jidere Bala whose tenure in office as the 3rd Director-General of Energy Commission of Nigeria ended on the 5th of May, 2023.In line with the Public Service Rule, Prof E. J. Bala handed over to Engr. J. S. Olayande in a . . . Read More


Invitation to Tender, Pre-Qualification and Expression of Interest (EOI) For 2022

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN In compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007, wishes to undertake the procurement of Works, Goods and Services under the 2022 capital projects. Competent and experienced contractors/consultants are invited to apply for the Technical and Financial bids, Expression of Interest (EOI) and Pre-Qualification of the various projects of the Commission for the 2022 fiscal year.

See the details here


Invitation for the Maiden Edition of ECN Quarterly Energy Lecture Series

ECN invites you to the Maiden Edition of its Quarterly Energy Lecture Series.

Topics:

  1. ESPRA 2005 & Lessons Learnt by Prof. Frank N. Okafor
  2. The PIA by Prof. Yinka Omoregbe

Date: Monday, Oct 25, 2021
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Zoom Platform


Disclaimer

This is to notify the general public that Energy Commission of Nigeria is not recruiting personnel at the moment and has not appointed Agent(s) to recruit staff on her behalf. As a Government Agency, qualified Nigerians are recruited to fill available vacancies, where they exist, in the Commission in line with government laid down procedure and does not charge any fee for employment.Any member of the public who deals with any Agent(s) in the name of the Commission does so at his/her own peril.
ECN Contacts: phone: +2348051128884 and email: officialmail@energy.gov.ng


The Civil Service Transformation Plan (2021 - 2025)

The Office of the Head of Service of the Federation has announced the plan to release soon, a reviewed version of the Public Service Rules. Staff are requested to study the document when released and forward contributions and suggestions to:



Upcoming Events


ECN, UNEP, Partners Set To Boost Stakeholders' Capacity, Launch 3 Study Reports

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), with technical support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other partners, is gearing up to enhance the capacity of stakeholders in the sector, aiming to enforce energy performance standards for air conditioners in Nigeria. Scheduled for November 15, 2023, at the ECN headquarters, the one-day training workshop on air conditioners monitoring, verification and enforcement is part of the project implementation: "Scaling-Up Energy-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Cooling in Nigeria". The primary objective of the project is . . . . Read More


Launch of the 2nd Edition of the Nigeria Energy Calculator 2050 (NECAL2050)

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) and Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEv) in collaboration with the United Kingdom Department of Business, Energy and Strategy (BEIS) is pleased to invite you to attend the Launch of the 2nd Edition of the Nigeria Energy Calculator 2050 on Monday 21st March 2022 at 10:00 WAT.

NECAL2050 is an integrated model of energy demand and supply and related emissions and land use, it identifies energy secure pathways for energy demand and supply between 2015 and 2050. The Calculator offers a platform for engaging about policy-making towards a more secure, sustainable and affordable energy future for the country. The Calculator helps policy makers as well as energy producers and consumers to understand the energy and emissions related choices they are making The Model was developed by the ECN and FMEv in collaboration with BEIS and technical support from Mott MacDonald, Imperial College London, Ricardo and Climact.

Participants can pre register here for the event.


Invitation to a Public Hearing by House of Reps. Committee on Science and Technology

The House Committee on Science and Technology hereby invites stakeholders and the general public to a one-day Public Hearing on the following Bills:

  1. A Bill for an Act to amend Energy Commission of Nigeria Act (CAP E10, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004) to strengthen and to make it the National Focal Point for New and Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Conservation and establish the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Fund (REECF) for related matters (HB. 446).
  2. A Bill for an Act to amend the Energy Commission of Nigeria Act CAP E10 LFN, 2004 to make it compulsory for the Federal Government through the Commission to harness, explore and utilize other sources of Energy Other than the Hydro and Gas Energy Sources in Nigeria and for Related Matters. (HB 243).
  3. A Bill for An Act to establish the National Renewable Energy Development Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2020 (HB. 1241)
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Addendum: Postponement of Technical Bid Opening for Categories “A” (Works) and “B” (Goods)

The Energy Commission of Nigeria wishes to inform prospective bidders and the general public that the Technical Bid Opening for Category A (Works) and Category B (Goods) of its 2023 Capital and Zonal Intervention Projects earlier scheduled for Tuesday, August 08, 2023 at 10am has been postponed to Tuesday, August 15, 2023 due to unforeseen circumstances . . . Read More


Procurement Advertisement (Tenders) For Works, Goods and Services - 2023 Capital Projects

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) is the Government organ with the statutory mandate for the Strategic planning and Co-ordination of National Policies in the field of Energy in all its ramifications to ensure adequate, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy supply for nation’s economic and socio-political development. In compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007, the Commission wishes to undertake the procurement of Works, Goods and Services under the 2023 capital projects.

Competent and Experience contractors/consultants are invited to apply for the Technical and Financial bids, and Expression of Interest (EOI) of the various projects of the Commission for the 2023 fiscal year.

See the details here


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Management
© June, 2023

List of Successful Companies Shortlisted for the Award of Contract of 2022 Capital Projects- Category C (Consultancy Services) - Supplementary

The under listed companies are informed that they have been shortlisted for award of contract for the Commission’s 2022 Capital year.

In view of the above, you are to visit Procurement Office, Room 0.01 (ground floor) with the original CAC certificate for collection of your award letters from Monday, March 06, 2023.

Please ensure that you update your account with FIRS to Pro-Max platform for ease of payment.

Congratulations!

Click here for the List


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Management
© March, 2023

List of Successful Companies Shortlisted for the Award of Contract of 2022 Capital Projects

The under listed companies are informed that they have been shortlisted for award of contract for the Commission’s 2022 Capital year.

In view of the above, the date for collection of award letters will be communicated to you in due course. Meanwhile, Congratulations.

Please ensure that you update your account with FIRS to Pro-Max platform for ease of payment.

Click here for the List


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Management
© December, 2022


Invitation to Financial Proposal Opening Exercise for Category C (Consultancy Services)

With reference to our Advertisement in the Federal Tender Journal, the Nation and Leadership Newspapers as well as the ECN Website, of Monday, June 27, 2022 for Invitation to Tender for the Commission’s 2022 Capital Appropriation. The Energy Commission of Nigeria, after due process with respect to Request for Proposal (RfP) is pleased to invite the under listed companies that are successful in their Technical Proposal to participate in its Financial Proposal opening scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 2022 by 10.00am at the Commission’s premises in the presence of ...   Read More


Postponement of Opening of Request for Proposal (RfP)

The Energy Commission of Nigeria wish to inform prospective bidders and the general public that the deadline for Submission and opening of Request for Proposal (RfP) earlier rescheduled for Wednesday, November 09, 2022 at 10am has been postponed by one week due to unforeseen circumstances.

In the light of the above, the deadline for submission and opening of RfP will now hold on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 by 10am at the Commission’s premises ...   Read More


Postponement of Financial Bid Opening for Categories “A” (Works) and “B” (Goods)

The Energy Commission of Nigeria wish to inform prospective bidders and the general public that the Financial Bid Opening for Category A (Works) and Category B (Goods) of its 2022 Capital and Zonal Intervention Projects earlier scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 10am has been postponed to the next day due to unforeseen circumstances.

In the light of the above, the said Financial Bid opening for Category A (Works) and Category B (Goods) will now hold on Thursday, October 27, 2022 by 10am at the Commission’s premises...   Read More


Postponement of Opening of Request for Proposal (RfP)

The Energy Commission of Nigeria wish to inform prospective bidders and the general public that the deadline for Submission and opening of Request for Proposal (RfP) earlier scheduled for Wednesday, November 02, 2022 at 10am has been postponed by one week due to unforeseen circumstances.

In the light of the above, the deadline for submission and opening of RfP will now hold on Wednesday, November 09, 2022 by 10am at the Commission’s premises...   Read More


Invitation to Financial Bid Opening for Category A (Works) and Category B (Goods)

With reference to our Advertisement in the Federal Tender Journal, the Nation and Leadership Newspapers as well as the ECN Website, of Monday, June 27, 2022 for Invitation to Tender for the Commission’s 2022 Capital Appropriation, the Energy Commission of Nigeria, after due process is pleased to invite the under-listed companies that are successful in their Technical Bid to participate in its Financial bid opening scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 2022 by 10.00am at the Commission’s premises in the presence of bidders or their representatives. ...   Read More


Invitation to Submit Request for Proposal (RfP) for the 2022 ECN Consultancy/Prequalification Projects for Category (Lot A26 And C)

With reference to our Advertisement in the Leadership and Nation Newspapers as well as in the Federal Tender Journal, all of Monday, 27th June, 2022 for the Expression of Interest and prequalification for various projects of the Commission in the 2022 capital appropriation, the Energy Commission of Nigeria, after due process is pleased to invite the shortlisted consultants/prequalification for the collection of the financial bidding document and submission of Request for Proposal (RfP) ...   Read More