…several operational issues that must be resolved as activation begins, including power supply, logistics and heavy-duty truck management, workers’ accommodation, security, maintenance and facility management. The first phase of the activation plan will involve taking an inventory of the hub’s available units and machin…

…growth under President Bola Tinubu, the minister assured manufacturers of sustained power supply while maintaining that uninterrupted energy supply must be matched with strict accountability and accurate billing. Tegbe declared that the government would no longer tolerate meter tampering, deliberate data manipulation,…

…electricity generation and transmission by the end of 2027 as part of efforts to improve power supply across the country. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Wednesday at the launch of the Renewable Energy Assets Management Company in Abuja by the Rural Electrification Agency. Tegbe said the governme…

…stated this while speaking on the state’s electricity reforms and efforts to improve power supply on the sidelines of the unveiling of four transmission substations in Lagos recently. Ogunleye said the responsibility for enforcing the metering requirement rested with regulators at both the federal and state levels, str…

…that “the state government is encouraging private sector participation in water and power supply, with two investors currently bidding,” as he urged residents to acquire prepaid meters at a subsidised rate. He said, “Work on Erekesan Market is temporarily suspended but will soon resume, while the Alaaye Palace reconstr…

…welfare. He identified job creation, food security, affordable healthcare, education, power supply, transportation and support for small and medium-sized businesses as areas citizens should expect sustained attention in the second term. He said, “Nigeria needs an economy in which increased government revenue and improv…

…efforts to strengthen security across Hadejia metropolis. He also noted that stable power supply was important to businesses, education, entrepreneurship and employment, particularly for young people. The youth leader described the intervention as an example of responsive representation, urging elected representatives…

…the inconvenience of living without electricity, as businesses that depend on regular power supply have been forced to shut down or operate at significantly reduced capacity. Andrew Helikiah, another resident, said the prolonged outage had contributed to the relocation of some young people from the community after thei…

…to meet rising demand. However, investors still face challenges including unreliable power supply, foreign exchange volatility, high infrastructure costs and regulatory uncertainty. Industry observers say the CBN’s data localisation policy could further accelerate investment in local data centres and strengthen Nigeria…

…90 per cent financing for solar power plants at universities, which will also anchor power supply to the rural communities surrounding them,” he said. He noted that many Nigerian universities currently depend on costly diesel-powered generators, leaving campuses with electricity for only a few hours daily. “How do you…

…my businesses will soon fold up because of the high cost of maintaining alternative power supply since the outage began. Fuel now sells for about ₦1,300 per litre. I pay my staff, procure items for my business and cater for my family and dependants. How can I make a profit? It is no longer easy. The outage is affecting…

…one of the biggest infrastructure challenges facing the health sector. Poor electricity supply has remained one of the biggest obstacles to healthcare delivery in Nigeria, forcing many public hospitals to rely heavily on diesel generators to power operating theatres, intensive care units, laboratories, blood banks, oxy…

…who said the growing practice of charging electric vehicles with the institution's power supply has placed a significant financial burden on the university. The statement read: "The management has observed with concern the indiscriminate charging of privately owned electric motorcycles and other electric vehicles using…

…Ilorin, Minna and several other locations have also benefited from improvements in power supply, terminal expansion, airfield lighting and operational facilities. “These are not cosmetic interventions or temporary repairs. FAAN is deliberately investing in long-term infrastructure renewal capable of supporting future a…

…infrastructure projects identified for possible revival due to its potential impact on power supply and economic activities. “In the course of our investigation into government assets and projects, we observed that some have been abandoned over the years despite the huge investments committed to them. We felt those inv…

Eko Electricity Distribution Plc has attributed the persistent power supply challenges in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin and surrounding communities to transmission upgrades and repeated vandalism of underground distribution cables. In a statement on Wednesday by the General Manager, Corporate Communications, Abiola Aloba,…

…He highlighted the ongoing Light Up Nigeria pilot in Agbara aimed at strengthening power supply to industrial customers, alongside provisions in the Electricity Act that now allow independent transmission network operators and private sector participation in transmission financing and operations. He added that a Transm…

…32,300 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity—enough to significantly improve Nigeria’s power supply. Similarly, data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) showed that nearly 204 billion standard cubic feet of gas was flared in 2025 despite overall gas utilisation exceeding 92 per cent. The fi…

…the continuous destruction of electrical equipment remain major obstacles to reliable power supply nationwide. The statement partly read, “The Minister was accompanied by senior ministry officials, including Mr. Mahmud Mamman, Permanent Secretary; Engr. Mustapha Baba-Umara, Director, Distribution; Engr. Kingsley Eneh,…

…pledged to prioritise electricity through public-private partnerships, saying improved power supply would boost productivity, reduce business costs and create employment. “For electricity, private sector participation with the government, we will pursue it relentlessly and once we generate that electricity, you will se…

…a surprisingly large number of unitsShe explained that her area receives little to no power supply, which Nigerians satirically call 'Band Z', but her solar panels keep her home runningThe post sparked conversations about Nigeria's electricity crisis, as many netizens opened up about their power supply situationsFind i…

…billion was allegedly taken from the Sovereign Trust Fund, STF, to increase Nigeria’s power supply to 10,000MW per day. That did not happen also; but, the money allegedly vanished without trace till today. Read my book: PDP: CORRUPTION INCORPORATED, and discover how capturing the National Assembly, NASS, has made it po…

…has notified residents and institutions in parts of the Federal Capital Territory that power supply will be suspended for two consecutive days this weekend, with the interruption set to cover some of Nigeria's most high-profile government addresses.In a

…of an emerging solution to the power challenge. "Our technical team is working to ensure power supply is restored. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience," IBEDC said. Heavy rainfall and flooding have a reputation for damaging electricity infrastructure, reducing transmission reliability and slowing maintenance w…

…and neighbouring communities.IBEDC said its engineers were already working to restore power supply. According to the company, "Our technical team is working to ensure power supply is restored. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience." by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 12:32 PM | Share this Story