Nigeria Energy 2025: Powering West Africa’s Energy Future through Investment and Innovation in Lagos

...12th edition set for October 28–30, 2025, at Landmark Centre, Lagos

The 12th edition of Nigeria Energy, West Africa’s leading energy exhibition and conference, will take place from 28th to 30th October 2025 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos. Organised by Informa Markets with the endorsement of the Federal Ministry of Power, this year’s event, held under the theme “Powering Nigeria through Investment, Innovation and Partnership”will bring together thousands of industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators to shape the future of energy across the region.

At a press conference in Lagos, the organisers unveiled an expanded agenda aimed at unlocking capital, accelerating policy reforms, and advancing technologies that can build a more reliable and sustainable power sector. Over 8,500 professionals, including commissioners, regulators, financiers, developers, and technology providers, are expected to participate in three days of strategic summits, technical sessions, and interactive exhibitions.

Now in its twelfth year, Nigeria Energy continues to serve as a catalyst for collaboration and investment across power generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, off-grid systems, and energy efficiency. Against the backdrop of Nigeria’s persistent infrastructure challenges and reform bottlenecks, the 2025 edition will drive actionable dialogue around public-private partnerships, regulatory alignment, and emerging opportunities in hydrogen, decentralised solar, and grid digitisation.

Speaking at the press conference, Ade Yesufu, Exhibition Manager, Energy Portfolio – MEA, Informa Markets, highlighted the strategic relevance of this year’s theme.

“The theme reflects the urgent need to address infrastructure gaps, mobilise investment, and accelerate reforms. Nigeria Energy 2025 will provide a platform where stakeholders can align on policies, forge new partnerships, and showcase innovations that can drive the sector forward.”

This year’s conference enjoys strong support from major local and international players in the energy, power, and infrastructure sectors, reflecting a shared commitment to sustainable growth and innovation. Attendees will gain insights from an impressive line-up of industry thought leaders, including Sadiq Wanka, Special Adviser to the President on Power Infrastructure; Biodun Ogunleye, Hon. Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources; Edu Okeke, CEO, Azura Power; Dr. Chinnan Dikwal, Vice Chair, Board of Directors, African Energy Council; and Mokhtar Bounour, CEO, Egbin Power Plc.

The conference will explore five key thematic areas:

• Power Deals & PPPs: Structuring bankable energy infrastructure projects

• State Reform Strategies: Unlocking decentralised electricity markets

• The Hydrogen Shift: Positioning Nigeria in the future energy economy

• Grid Efficiency & Innovation: Enhancing reliability through technology

• Electricity Act in Action: Reviewing milestones, market liberalisation, and the road ahead

Alongside the conference, the Nigeria Energy Exhibition will showcase over 200 exhibitors across six major sectors:

• Energy consumption and management

• Smart metering and smart solutions

• Backup generators and critical power

• Transmission and distribution

• Battery and e-Mobility

• Renewables and clean energy

With its blend of policy dialogue, technical innovation, and commercial opportunity, Nigeria Energy 2025 stands as West Africa’s foremost platform for shaping a sustainable and interconnected energy future. Whether you are a policymaker, investor, developer, or solution provider, this event remains the hub where the region’s power sector connects, collaborates, and evolves.