NERC approves power supply shortfall compensation for ‘Band A’ customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved a special compensation package for eligible Band A electricity customers affected by power supply shortfalls…
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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 consumers with renewable energy installations to earn…
Vandals destroy six transmission towers, disrupt power supply nationwide
Power supply has been disrupted in parts of Nigeria following the destruction of six transmission towers along the critical Apir–Lafia 330kV line…
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 2026, according to the latest industry data…
Anambra signs four electricity laws to boost supply
The Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced that four new regulatory bills have been signed into law as part of efforts…
Power outages cost Nigerian firms 3% annual sales — AfDB
Power outages are costing Nigerian businesses an estimated three per cent of their annual sales, forcing firms to spend heavily on alternative…
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 10,000 megawatts within four years, representing a…
Epileptic power supply continues as generation drops below 3600MW
There are indications that Nigerians and businesses may continue to grapple with an epileptic electricity supply. Generation dropped on Thursday to 3,527.76…
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 customers were without prepaid meters as of…
Lagos may scrap electricity band classification – Energy commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, says the state government is considering scrapping the current classification of…
NDPHC pledges extra 1,500MW power boost for Lagos
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, has said the company is ready…
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 in Ogun State on Thursday, May 14,…