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…
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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…
Gas shortage: Aba Power promises electricity restoration before end of week
Aba Power has assured residents and businesses in the Aba Ring-fenced Area that electricity supply will be restored before the end of…
TCN confirms vandalisation of six transmission towers, suspect arrested
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has confirmed the vandalisation of six transmission towers along the Yola-Jalingo 330kV Transmission Line, while the Nigeria…
Four in 10 Nigerians remain without reliable electricity grid – REA
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, says more than 85 million Nigerians, about 40…