The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced plans to carry out maintenance on the 60MVA TR2 at Kukwaba Transmission substation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The company’s General Manager Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, made this known in a statement in Abuja on… TCN announces routine maintenance in parts of FCT …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Nigeria’s electricity generation capacity rose to a peak of 5148.34 megawatts on Friday, April 25, 2025. This is according to grid system performance data released by operators. The latest grid performance data showed that Nigeria’s electricity generation increased by… Nigeria’s electricity generation surges to 5148mw …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Federal Government says it plans to pay Power Generation Companies (GenCos) two trillion Naira out of the four trillion Naira debt owed them before the end of 2025. The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu said this on Thursday in Abuja at the 6th Edition of the 2025 Ministerial… Electricity supply: FG to settle … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Power, is targeting the deployment of 1.1 million meters by the end of 2025. The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, made this known on Thursday during the 6th Edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series in… FG targets 1.1m meters by year-end – Minister …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Minister of Power, Adedayo Adelabu, announced that around 150 million Nigerians are currently enjoying sufficient electricity, while 80 million continue to experience unreliable power supply. Henzodaily reports that Adelabu shared this information on Thursday, April 17,… Over 80 Million Nigerians Having Power Supply Issue – Adelabu Reveals …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, has stated that Nigeria does not operate a socialist economy where electricity generation, transmission, and distribution are provided free of charge to citizens. Senator Bashiru made the… Energy is not cheap anywhere – APC Secretary replies Lagos Deputy Governor on electricity costs …C0NTINUE … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated his administration’s bold commitment to reshaping the state’s energy future through the strategic embrace of renewable electricity—one he believes is key to unlocking widespread economic transformation. Speaking on… Lagos, REA partner to expand access to clean, sustainable electricity …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
A civic tech organisation, Urban Alert has issued a pressing call to state governments across Nigeria to swiftly domesticate and implement the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023, warning that further delays may prolong the suffering of millions of citizens grappling with… Domestication of Electricity Act: Urban Alert urges immediate action from Osun govt …C0NTINUE … Read more
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fined eight Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) N628, 031,583.94 for non-compliance with capping of estimated bills for unmetered customers. The commission made this known in a statement on its website in Abuja on… NERC slams N628m fine on 8 electricity firms …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Nigerian electricity sector experienced a slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2024 (Q4 2024), with the electricity production index decreasing by 1.64% compared to the same period last year. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), this decline contrasts sharply with… Nigeria’s Power Generation Plummet By 1.64% …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>