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Power minister Adelabu denies resignation rumours

Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has denied reports suggesting he has resigned from office, describing the claims as false and misleading amid growing political speculation over his future. The rebuttal comes at a time of heightened uncertainty following a Federal Government directive requiring political appointees with ambitions for the 2027 general elections to step down […]

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Power supply to improve gradually in two weeks — Adelabu’s aide

The Chief Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Olowoniyi, says Nigerians should begin to see gradual improvement in electricity supply as maintenance work on a major gas pipeline nears completion, with full restoration expected within two weeks. Olowoniyi stated this on Thursday while appearing on Arise TV, days after the minister, Adebayo Adelabu, […]

Private power supply costs N750/kWh, says Minister Adelabu
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Adelabu assures Nigerians of improved electricity supply soon

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians of imminent improvements in electricity supply as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to tackle persistent gas constraints hindering power generation. Adelabu conveyed this assurance in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday. He highlighted that recent government interventions are starting to address the longstanding gas supply challenges that […]

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Adelabu assures improved power supply as government tackles gas shortage

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured that Nigerians will soon experience improved electricity supply as the Federal Government works to resolve gas shortages affecting power generation. In his Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday, he said recent government interventions are beginning to ease long-standing gas supply constraints that have hindered electricity output nationwide. He added […]

Private power supply costs N750/kWh, says Minister Adelabu
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Adelabu slams IBEDC over undistributed 59,000 free prepaid metres

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has criticised the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company for distributing only 16,300 out of the 59,000 free prepaid meters supplied by the Federal Government. He described the development as unacceptable and detrimental to both consumers and the power sector. The minister made his position known during a one-day working […]

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Ministers, regulators convene in Lagos for electricity reforms

Ministers, regulators, and other stakeholders in the power sector will meet in Lagos to discuss solutions to Nigeria’s power challenges. Smart-grid solutions provider, NOJA Power Australia, will on Tuesday, January 27, host a high-level executive dialogue aimed at strengthening collaboration among states, regulators, distribution companies, and financiers in Nigeria’s electricity sector, as the industry adjusts […]

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DisCos slam Adelabu’s free metre directive, call it populist statement

Power distribution companies have expressed doubt over the directive by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that prepaid metres must be free for all categories of customers. Operators, who spoke with journalists anonymously due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the minister made only a political statement without considering the input of other stakeholders, […]

Private power supply costs N750/kWh, says Minister Adelabu
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‘Missing N128bn’ power funds occurred before my tenure – Adelabu

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has rejected claims that more than N128 billion went missing under his leadership, stating that the funds in question were allegedly lost before he assumed office. Adelabu made this clarification on Monday following a call by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project for an investigation into the Ministry of […]

Private power supply costs N750/kWh, says Minister Adelabu
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Adelabu assures Nigerians of improved power supply in 2026

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has described 2025 as a year of focused groundwork and deliberate progress in Nigeria’s power sector, assuring Nigerians that 2026 will deliver more reliable, accessible and sustainable electricity to homes and industries across the country. The assurance was contained in his New Year message to Nigerians and the people […]

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FG to kick out poorly perfoming DisCos – Power minister

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday declared that the Federal Government will not renew the licenses of poorly performing electricity distribution companies when they expire in 2028. Speaking during a session on the power sector at the Nigerian Economic Summit 2025 in Abuja, Adelabu squarely blamed the DisCos for the persistent poor […]

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Nigerians will see major improvement in power supply – Minister

Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is tackling the deep-rooted structural challenges that have hindered Nigeria’s power sector for years. Speaking on Friday, he described the recent improvements in electricity supply as just the beginning, noting that far greater progress will be seen in the coming years. Adelabu, […]