President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday said the debt repayment plan followed the final review of the legacy debts that have beset the...
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Electricity consumers in several parts of Sokoto State are mobilising for a massive protest over what they described as persistent poor electricity supply and unfair billing by the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO). The aggrieved residents said they have endured months of irregular power supply while still receiving estimated...
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a public apology to Nigerians over the persistent electricity outages that have crippled daily life across the country. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister acknowledged the severity of the situation, noting that the prolonged blackout has compounded hardship for households...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has commissioned 70 electricity transformers for distribution to communities across the state and announced the conclusion of financial mobilization for the installation of a 132KVA transmission line to serve the Southern and Central Senatorial Zones. The governor flagged off the distribution exercise on Tuesday,...
Nigeria’s power sector constitutes a national emergency, throttling economic potential and perpetuating poverty. Over 200 million citizens endure perennial blackouts, with grid supply averaging a mere 4,200 megawatts in early 2026—per the latest Nigerian Electricity System Operator (NISO) bulletin—against an installed capacity of 13,500 megawatts. This deficit exacts a...
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Kaduna State, Sadiq Mamman Lagos, has commended the administration of Governor Uba Sani for the distribution of 600 brand-new transformers and 10,000 solar-powered streetlights, describing the initiative as a multi-billion-naira investment that must be protected. Mamman Lagos called on local...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has declared that access to electricity will no longer be a privilege in Kaduna State as he flagged off the distribution of 600 transformers and accessories across the 23 local government areas, alongside the deployment of 10,000 solar-powered streetlights. Speaking at the ceremony marking...
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over reported plans to disconnect the Presidential Villa from the national electricity grid and rely on solar power. In a post shared on his official X handle, Obi accused the Federal...
Barely a week after the Federal Government announced that electricity consumers would no longer pay for prepaid meters, electricity distribution companies (DisCos) are pushing back, warning that the directive raises serious funding and regulatory concerns. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, had last week directed DisCos to begin free...
Yesterday, 23rd January 2026, Nigerians were once again offered an expected but unwanted New Year gift! – The national grid succumbed once again thus throwing the nation and our economy into darkness… It is hardly surprising that the grid continues to collapse. With inadequate funding, weak oversight and governance,...
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded its first national grid collapse of 2026, throwing homes, businesses, and public institutions across the country into darkness. Preliminary reports indicate that the grid failure was caused by the simultaneous tripping of multiple 330 kilovolt (330kV) transmission lines, alongside the disconnection of some grid-connected power...
Residents across the South-East who have experienced reduced electricity supply in recent days have been offered an explanation by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). The company said the decline in power supply was triggered by low electricity frequency, a situation traced to gas constraints currently affecting electricity Generation...
Management of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced the dismissal of 800 employees as part of an ongoing restructuring exercise aimed at enhancing service delivery and operational performance. In a statement released on its official website in Abuja on Friday, the company explained that the move aligns...
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has flagged off the distribution and installation of 30 units of 500kVA transformers to improve electricity supply and enhance rural development in 30 communities across the three senatorial districts of the state. Speaking at the official flag-off ceremony of the Phase One of...
In a major push to close Nigeria’s metering gap, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved ₦28 billion for the procurement of prepaid meters for all unmetered customers under Tariff Band A—at no cost to the consumers. The announcement was made through an official Order on the Operationalisation...
Two of Nigeria’s major electricity unions have called off their planned nationwide strike after reaching a critical agreement with the Federal Government. The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) suspended their industrial action following a closed-door meeting with...
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has blamed a widespread power outage in sections of Kaduna on the toppling of a transmission tower, triggered by intense rainfall and strong winds. TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, detailed the event in a statement released from Abuja on Saturday....
In a decisive push toward reliable electricity for all, Akwa Ibom State has rolled out a comprehensive roadmap featuring the creation of a dedicated regulatory commission and an electrification agency to drive sustainable power access across the region. Governor Umo Eno shared these ambitious plans during the closing session...
A sudden collapse of Nigeria’s national grid on Wednesday triggered widespread power outages across multiple regions. The incident, occurring between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., caused a sharp decline in megawatt output, plunging communities into darkness. Several electricity distribution companies confirmed the disruption in their service areas. The Abuja...
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Steel Development, Patrick Ndubueze, has expressed dismay over the state of Ajaokuta Steel Company. Senator Ndubueze spoke on Wednesday at the inaugural National Steel Summit held in Abuja on the themed “ _Rebuilding and Consolidating Nigeria’s Steel Industry: Collaborative Action for Sustainable Growth...