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  • Geregu Power Plc Names Sean Manley as Interim Chief Executive Officer

    Geregu Power Plc Names Sean Manley as Interim Chief Executive Officer

    Leadership reports that Geregu Power Plc appointed Sean Manley as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective February 2, 2026.

    The appointment is reportedly subject to approval by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Manley is described as having more than three decades of experience in the power sector, including work at Siemens on thermal power projects.

    The Punch and ThisDay also covered the development, noting positive investor sentiment and expectations that his international experience could support technical partnerships and operational upgrades.

    Echotitbits take: Interim CEO appointments usually signal a board prioritizing continuity and operational discipline while it searches for a permanent successor. For Geregu, the near-term market signal will be measurable improvements in availability, heat-rate performance, and maintenance execution—especially as power-sector reform pressures increase.

    Source: BusinessDay – https://businessday.ng/companies/article/geregu-taps-siemens-energys-sean-manley-as-interim-ceo-to-spearhead-new-growth-strategy/ 2026-01-30

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  • NNPCL Says Escravos–Lagos Gas Line Restored After December Explosion

    NNPCL Says Escravos–Lagos Gas Line Restored After December Explosion

    2025-12-30 11:00:00

    In an update published by Punch, NNPCL announced the restoration of the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) after the December 10 explosion that disrupted a major gas corridor feeding Lagos and parts of the South-West.

    The company said repairs included containment, pressure testing and safe recommissioning of the affected section, with operations returned to service.

    ELPS is crucial for power generation and industrial gas supply, and downtime often amplifies electricity instability when the grid is already fragile.

    Vanguard quoted NNPCL saying, “Today, the pipeline is fully operational, reaffirming our resilience and commitment to energy security.” Punch also quoted NNPCL stating, “Today, the pipeline is fully operational,” in its confirmation of ELPS restoration.

    Echotitbits take: The headline is restoration; the real test is sustained reliability. Watch for follow-on reporting on pipeline security, surveillance and whether gas delivery volumes normalise for power plants and big industrial users.

    Source: The Punch — December 30, 2025 (https://punchng.com/nnpc-restores-escravos-lagos-gas-pipeline-after-explosion/)

    The Punch 2025-12-30

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