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 line following the collapse of a transmission…
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Edo issues licences to CCETC Ogua for 100MW project
The Edo State Government has issued transmission and distribution licences to CCETC Ogua Energy Limited as it expresses confidence that the 100-megawatt…
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 in 2025, representing a 15.5 per cent…
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 Line following the collapse of three transmission…
Nigeria records lowest power tariff among 14 African countries – NERC
Nigeria recorded the lowest average electricity tariff among 14 selected African countries in 2025, with an average allowed end-user tariff of N124.30…
NERC gives Kaduna DisCo 12 months to restore growth trajectory
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has given the newly constituted interim board of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc a 12-month deadline to overhaul…
Five towers collapse after transmission line sabotage in A’Ibom
Five transmission towers along the Ikot Abasi-Eket 132kV Double Circuit Transmission Line have collapsed following extensive vandalism of the facilities, the Transmission…
NERC dissolves Kaduna DisCo board over ₦456.5bn debt
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has taken over Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, dissolving its board of directors over a mounting debt crisis…
NERC dissolves Kaduna DisCo board over N456.5bn debt
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has taken over Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company and dissolved its board of directors over a mounting debt…
REA hits 60.82MW milestone with new Yobe solar projects
The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency, has hit a cumulative total of 60.82 megawatts in recent decentralised mini-grid groundbreakings across…
Senate commends EKEDP’s improved performance since power privatisation
The Senate Committee on Privatisation has commended Eko Electricity Distribution Plc for its improved operational performance since the privatisation of Nigeria’s power…
Nigerians paid ₦208.15bn for electricity in May 2026 — NERC
Electricity consumers across Nigeria paid a total of N208.15 billion for power supplied in May 2026. This came as electricity distribution companies…