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…
Electricity
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…
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 to deepening smart regulation and strengthening the…
MainPower restores Enugu power after rainstorm cuts 12 communities
MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited says it has begun the repair of feeders affected by a heavy rainstorm in the Enugu metropolis. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…