Category: Electricity

NERC to pay customers selling excess solar power to national grid

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has introduced a new billing framework that will enable electricity...

Vandals destroy six transmission towers, disrupt power supply nationwide

Power supply has been disrupted in parts of Nigeria following the destruction of six transmission...

DisCos generate nearly ₦600bn revenue in Q1 despite power shortages

Electricity Distribution Companies in Nigeria generated approximately N600bn in revenue during the first quarter of...

Anambra signs four electricity laws to boost supply

The Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced that four new regulatory bills have been...

Power outages cost Nigerian firms 3% annual sales — AfDB

Power outages are costing Nigerian businesses an estimated three per cent of their annual sales,...

Obi pledges 10,000 MW power increase in four years if elected

Peter Obi has pledged to increase Nigeria’s electricity generation and distribution capacity by at least...

Epileptic power supply continues as generation drops below 3600MW

There are indications that Nigerians and businesses may continue to grapple with an epileptic electricity...

Over five million Nigerians still lack prepaid metres in 2026 — NERC

About 5.1 million consumers, representing about 41 per cent of Nigeria’s 12.31 million active electricity...

Lagos may scrap electricity band classification – Energy commissioner

The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, says the state government...

NDPHC pledges extra 1,500MW power boost for Lagos

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Engr. Jennifer...

TCN to shut down power for six hours in Ogun communities

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a planned six-hour power outage affecting several communities...

Lagos issues 14 operators licences to boost electricity market reform

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, has reaffirmed its commitment...