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Nigeria’s electricity crisis persists as installed capacity lies dormant

Nigerians continue to face electricity shortages as about 9,536 megawatts of installed power generation capacity remains unavailable, according to the latest data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. An operational report by the regulator showed that grid-connected plants had a total installed capacity of 13,625MW in March, but only 4,089MW was available for dispatch. This […]

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FG pays ₦418.79bn power subsidy as sector losses exceed ₦300bn

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has disclosed that the Federal Government incurred a subsidy obligation of N418.79bn in the fourth quarter of 2025, even as inefficiencies across the electricity value chain led to losses exceeding N300bn during the period. The PUNCH reported that this was contained in the commission’s 2025 fourth-quarter report, which also highlighted […]

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 […]

92 million Nigerians without access to electricity - FG
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Electricity workers threaten strike over unresolved anti-labour grievances

The National Union of Electricity Employees has intensified mobilisation of its members nationwide for a possible strike next week. This follows the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government without any resolution of its grievances. The union issued the ultimatum in a letter dated January 26, 2026, addressed to the Minister of Power. […]

Court dismisses MAN’s lawsuit against electricity tariff hike
Electricity

Stakeholders demand accountability in Nigeria power industry

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s electricity sector have renewed calls for coordinated reforms, stronger accountability and a structured transition to cleaner energy, as the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry Week 2026 was officially unveiled in Abuja. The initiative, according to its organisers, is aimed at addressing longstanding challenges in the sector by fostering sustained collaboration among regulators, operators, […]

92 million Nigerians without access to electricity - FG
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Power generation to dip as gas facility maintenance begins

Electricity generation across the country is expected to dip temporarily as scheduled maintenance on a major gas facility will curtail supply to several thermal power plants. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited on Thursday announced that Seplat Energy Plc, a joint venture partner and key supplier of gas into the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited […]

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NMDPRA boss links electricity woes to poor gas-to-power deals

The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Engr. Saidu Mohammed, has attributed Nigeria’s persistent electricity supply problems to weak commercial arrangements in the gas-to-power segment. According to Vanguard, he stated that the issue is not due to a shortage of gas resources or insufficient generation capacity. Mohammed pointed out that […]

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Nigeria’s power grid operated at 36% capacity in January — NERC

Nigeria’s electricity grid operated at only 36 per cent of its installed capacity in January 2026 and experienced frequent instability, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission released its Operational Performance Factsheet on Monday. The report showed that the country’s total installed generation capacity stands at 13,625 megawatts. However, an […]

Court dismisses MAN’s lawsuit against electricity tariff hike
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FG vows stronger gas-to-power chain for reliable electricity

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s gas-to-power value chain. This forms part of broader efforts to expand electricity supply, drive industrial growth, and reduce energy poverty across the country. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, made this known during his address at the National Gas Day session of […]

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FG proposes ₦3.6tn FAAC deduction for electricity subsidies 2026-2028

The Federal Government has proposed deducting a total of N3.6 trillion from the Federation Account to fund electricity subsidies over 2026, 2027, and 2028. This initiative aims to distribute the financial burden of electricity subsidies across the federal, state, and local government tiers. The proposal addresses the mounting electricity subsidy debt that has limited liquidity […]

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Why Ondo doesn’t generate electricity – Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has explained why the state has not yet commenced independent electricity generation, despite the federal government transferring regulatory oversight to it. The governor stated that his administration is not relenting in seizing the opportunity provided by the federal government to enable the state to generate electricity independently and distribute it […]

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Poor power generation triggered multiple grid failures — Stakeholders

Concerns are growing that frequent grid collapses may be returning to Nigeria’s power sector, with Nigerians experiencing three incidents in less than a month. According to The PUNCH, electricity distribution companies have attributed the disruptions to low power generation, though they insist the sector is not reverting to the era of constant grid failures. The […]

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