Category: Electricity

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...

FG denies plan to raise electricity tariff

Minister of Power, Engr. Joseph Tegbe, has dismissed reports suggesting that the Federal Government intends...

Ikeja Electric begins refunds for Meter Asset Provider customers

Ikeja Electric Plc has begun refunding customers who previously paid for electricity meters under the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Elektron Energy unveils 40MW power project for Lagos community

Elektron Energy, a developer and operator of embedded power infrastructure, has unveiled its Victoria Island...

TCN declares force majeure after Kainji-Kebbi tower collapse

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has declared force majeure on the 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission...

Edo issues licences to CCETC Ogua for 100MW project

The Edo State Government has issued transmission and distribution licences to CCETC Ogua Energy Limited...

NERC issued 194 licences, permits across power sector in 2025

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission issued 194 licences, permits and certifications across Nigeria’s electricity market...

TCN declares force majeure after towers collapse in Kebbi

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has declared Force Majeure on the 132kV Birnin Kebbi–Niamey Transmission...