FG begins 17.7MW Oyo mini-grids, rules out tariff hike
The Federal Government has begun construction of five interconnected mini-grid projects with a combined capacity of 17.7 megawatts in Oyo State, while…
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FG approves new East-West grid to end power collapses
The Federal Government has approved the construction of a new Eastern-Western electricity grid as part of efforts to end Nigeria’s recurring power…
FG plans 24-hour power zones in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Enugu
The Federal Government has begun engagements with electricity distribution companies to develop proposed Energy Zones aimed at providing 24-hour electricity supply to…
FG commissions 581kWp solar mini-grid in Kwara community
The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency, has commissioned a 581kWp interconnected solar mini-grid in Oke-Oyi community, Ilorin East Local Government…
Power minister announces new electricity generation peak of 5,330MW
The Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry hit a new generation peak of 5,330 megawatts during August and September. The Minister of Power, Joseph…
FG denies plan to raise electricity tariff
Minister of Power, Engr. Joseph Tegbe, has dismissed reports suggesting that the Federal Government intends to withdraw electricity subsidies or raise electricity…
Ikeja Electric begins refunds for Meter Asset Provider customers
Ikeja Electric Plc has begun refunding customers who previously paid for electricity meters under the Meter Asset Provider programme. The company made…
FG wins nine-year arbitration battle over 1,500MW Mambilla Power Project
The Federal Government has emerged victorious in a nearly nine-year international arbitration dispute against Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited over the…
TCN announces five-hour power outage in Niger communities
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a five-hour power outage in Bida and surrounding communities in Niger State to enable it…
FG raises fresh ₦728.9bn bond to settle GenCos’ legacy debts
The Federal Government on Monday raised the sum of N728.9 billion in bonds to settle electricity Generation Companies, GenCos, as part of…
Blackouts: Manufacturers spent ₦1.34tn on alternative power in 2025
Nigerian manufacturers spent N1.34tn on alternative electricity sources in 2025, as persistent power outages compelled factories to depend on diesel generators and…
Elektron Energy unveils 40MW power project for Lagos community
Elektron Energy, a developer and operator of embedded power infrastructure, has unveiled its Victoria Island Power project, a 40-megawatt embedded power network…