The Nigerian Association of Energy Correspondents (NAEC) has announced plans to unveil a detailed report examining Nigeria’s energy investment climate, suggesting reforms to regulatory policies, establishing a stakeholder engagement platform, and outlining major investment prospects at its upcoming 2025 annual energy conference.
Scheduled for October 9, 2025, at Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos, the hybrid event—offering both physical and virtual attendance—will be held under the theme “Nigeria’s Energy Future: Exploring Opportunities, Addressing Risks for Sustainable Growth.”
According to a statement issued by NAEC Chairman, Ugo Amadi, this year’s edition is designed to be especially comprehensive, capturing recent trends and challenges in Nigeria’s evolving energy sector, particularly in the context of global energy transition efforts.
Notable government officials set to speak at the event include Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas); Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil); Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power; and Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
International participation is also expected, with representatives from key global bodies such as the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), alongside CEOs of multinational oil corporations, indigenous energy firms, national oil companies, and other industry leaders.
Chairman of the 2025 Conference Planning Committee, Adeola Yusuf, highlighted that the primary aim of the event is to bring together industry stakeholders, policy experts, and decision-makers to discuss the dynamics of Nigeria’s energy ecosystem. He stressed the importance of identifying ways to attract investment, promote sustainable growth, and foster innovation within the sector.
Key focus areas will include a thorough review of Nigeria’s energy policies and regulations, the influence of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) on investor activity, and the role of regulatory bodies such as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in building investor confidence.
Another highlight of the conference will be a dedicated panel on gas sector investment, examining themes such as current financing conditions, infrastructure expansion, the involvement of financial institutions, and innovative funding approaches like Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and crowdfunding.
In a session focused on electricity, discussions will revolve around energy infrastructure, technological integration, and overcoming post-privatisation financing obstacles. The panel will also address renewable energy adoption and how digital solutions can improve energy efficiency.
