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Gender and Social Inclusion
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 8: Perspectives of Women in the Private Sector
On this episode of ‘WATTS with the Grid? we hear from women in the private sector who have invested or attempted to invest in the global energy space. They address the sector’s opportunities and challenges through an investor lens and also explore Nigeria’s current Power sector landscape from that perspective.
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 7: Reflections from Azerbaijan
On this episode of WATTS with the Grid, we are joined by Dolapo Kukoyi (Managing Partner, Detail Solicitors) and Habiba Ali (Managing Director/CEO, Sosai Renewable Energies Company). Fresh from COP 29 in Azerbaijan, they share their perspectives on key discussions that featured at the event, such as climate finance, energy access, and the importance of positioning Nigeria to leverage global opportunities.
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 6: Conversation with Generation Next
In this special episode, we feature a group of young women in the Power sector. Chartered Accountant and Portfolio Manager at UKNIAF, Adeola Adebisi; Electrical Engineer and Project Manager at UKNIAF, Aisha Mala Sheriff; Energy Policy Research Analyst at Nextier, Doose Iortyom reflect on their experiences and share insights on critical issues shaping the sector, including valuable advice they would offer to their younger selves.
Economic & bottom tier prospects in Nigeria’s 2023 Electricity Act: What’s your appetite?
The 2022 Constitutional Amendment expands the power of Nigeria’s 36 States to generate, transmit and distribute on-grid electricity. Before this amendment, State governments’ powers were mostly limited to off-grid electricity supply.
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 4: What does the Electricity Act 2023 mean for the distribution sub-sector?
In this episode female executives in Nigeria’s Power sector examine Nigeria’s Electricity Act 2023 and its implications for the distribution sub-sector. With the repeal of the 2005 reform act, the new legislation grants states, private investors, and individuals the power to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity. This conversation explores what this means for the 11 distribution companies (DisCos) currently serving Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 2: Gas as a transition fuel: rhetoric versus reality
While electricity in Nigeria is generated through thermal and hydropower, fossil fuels are the main source of electricity generation. Nigeria plans to increase international exports and domestic consumption and at the same time meet emissions and sustainable development goals. Can these two objectives be achieved at the same time? What could be the risks?
Olajumoke Delano, Chi Chi Emenike and Itohan Ehiede discuss these questions with Stella Odiase.
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 1: Electricity pricing, billing and everything in between
“WATTS with the Grid?” is a conversation with women who work in the power sector.
What do these women think about the current national conversation on tariff increases? How is the Service Based Tariff faring in terms of improvement in service and revenues? How does the price of electricity impact national commitments to a low-carbon transition?
Stella Odiase leads the conversation with Dalia Sakr, Wola Joseph-Condotti, Tosin Adefeko and Olajumoke Delano.
Women on the Grid Hub: Challenges in the Power sector
The creation of the Women on the Grid Hub presented the perfect opportunity to capture insights from Women Leaders in Nigeria’s Power Sector.
One such critical conversation was on the challenges in the power sector.
The Women on the Grid Hub: Introduction to “the Women”
Who are some of these women leaders and what pivotal roles are they playing in the Nigerian electricity industry?
Women on the Grid Hub: Documentary
The women on the grid hub is a platform which brings together women at senior policy level in the on-grid space within the power sector. The hub facilitates policy influencing, networking, mentoring, and modelling.
Women on the Grid Hub: Exploring perspectives on energy transition
The road to power resilience: Women leaders in Nigeria’s power sector share their thoughts on energy transition.
Powering up: How 7 women broke into the power sector
Breaking barriers! Power knows no gender.
The incredible journey of seven determined women lighting up the Nigerian power sector.
