THE Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Wednesday, September 16, said some Nigerians have asked him to “slow down” with the improvement in electricity supply because, according to him, their freezers now…
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Osun Governorship 2026: Education, Roads, Bus Terminal, Electricity, Security Top Voters’ Priorities
NEWS UPDATE As Osun State counts down to the Saturday, August 15th governorship election, voters across the state have identified Quality Education, Good Roads, Electricity, a Big Bus Terminal, and Security as…
FG announces 2027 phase-out of electricity subsidies
News Update THE Federal Government has announced plans to end electricity subsidy payments from 2027 as part of efforts to tackle mounting liabilities in the power sector. This was disclosed by the…
Electricity: Tinubu approves ₦3.3trn payment plan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan to clear long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector, a move aimed at improving electricity supply and boosting investor confidence. The announcement…
West African Country Demands Increased Electricity Supply From Nigeria
Togo has expressed interest in increasing electricity imports from Nigeria to meet its growing domestic and industrial power demand. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding…
Okoro: Enugu’s 1,000 megawatts power generation target on course
Amid the worsening power supply across the country, Enugu State Government says it is determined to make real its planned generation of 1,000 megawatts of power from coal. Power supply has…
Nigeria Electricity May Get Worse as Gas Supply Drops
THE power shortage across Nigeria may worsen as suppliers have reduced the amount of gas they supply to thermal power plants. It would be recalled that the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO)…
FG directs states to share electricity subsidy cost
The Federal Government has directed that state governments will now share the cost of electricity subsidy with the Federal Government, marking a major shift in Nigeria’s power sector financing. The decision, approved…
Several Nigerians spend Christmas in darkness
News Update Many Nigerians across the country are celebrating this year’s Christmas in darkness following a nationwide drop in power supply. The Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO, which oversees the national grid,…
Electricity Blackout to hit Lagos
News Update THE Transmission Company of Nigeria announced a four-day blackout in Lekki, Ikoyi, Jakande, and surrounding parts of Lagos State. TCN’s spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah disclosed this in a statement on X…