…said. In separate remarks, Tesla and SpaceX chief Musk stressed the massive amounts of electricity needed by the AI data centers, calling out a “crisis of power” in the AI buildout that was giving China the advantage. File: Elon Musk “There will be a significant power shortfall next year, not (the) distant future,” Mus…

…of basic infrastructure in Ajogbo Akia, saying residents had lived for years without electricity, adequate public road infrastructure, a government-owned public school and a primary healthcare facility. Adebiyi said the community had written to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company and the Rural Electrification A…

…said a PHC facility must meet standards covering infrastructure, equipment, personnel, electricity, water supply, infection prevention and control, waste management and record-keeping, among other essential services. Egunjobi urged the LGAs and LCDAs to work more closely with the regulatory agency to ensure that public…

…that CCETC Ogua Energy Limited had been presented with the certificate of licence for electricity transmission. Usenbo said the 100MW power project had successfully met the key prerequisites and timelines for its first phase, which was completed in July 2026. According to him, relevant government authorities have conti…

…to 100 megawatts, inflicting an estimated annual revenue loss of N120 billion on the electricity market. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, announced the intervention on Friday during a high-level stakeholders meeting with industrial operators, key market participants.and energy regulators in Lagos. Addressing the ga…

The Kebbi State Police Command has recovered a large quantity of stolen electricity service cables and arrested a suspected vandal, Mustapha Abubakar, in Bunza Local Government Area of the state. The recovery was made on August 25, 2026, during a police operation in the Kara area of Bunza town, following concerns over…

…transportation costs, poor roads, inadequate housing, unsafe communities, unreliable electricity and water supply, food insecurity, and the escalating cost of living, among others. “When citizens are overwhelmed by poverty, insecurity, unemployment, hunger, social isolation and hopelessness, the burden on mental health…

The Federal Government has said it is targeting 8,000 megawatts of 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…

The Lagos State Government has faulted electricity regulators over the continued failure to meter all electricity consumers in the state, insisting that existing laws already require every customer to have a meter. The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, stated this while speakin…

…of government projects including roads, schools, health centres, water schemes and electricity infrastructure across the country."A road that was budgeted for but abandoned will be documented. A health centre announced as completed will be physically inspected." He added that the findings would be shared through social…

…infrastructure, Alia said his administration planned to construct a dam with a projected electricity generation capacity of 460 megawatts. "The project will provide water and support electricity generation in the state," he said.Alia is currently undertaking a statewide thank-you tour following his emergence as the All…

…Idris, however, noted that the Federal Government was still shouldering a significant electricity subsidy, estimated at N3.14 trillion between June 2023 and December 2025. He warned that restoring petrol subsidy would therefore place an additional burden on public finances. The minister said the Organised Private Secto…

…Yobe, the government listed flyovers, roads, agricultural inputs, healthcare, education, electricity projects and youth empowerment as evidence of how the increased revenue was being used. However, some residents said the benefits had yet to reach ordinary households. “For ordinary people, there is no tangible developm…

The Federal Government has pledged to raise electricity access above 80 per cent within five years and close the gap between installed and available power generation within three years as part of measures to address the energy crisis undermining Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. The commitment was disclosed by the Minist…

…was only 5.21, ranking 70th. In the power sector, 5.06 million of 12.38 million active electricity customers remained unmetered as of March 2026, while aggregate technical, commercial and collection losses stood at 37.44 per cent. Looking ahead, PwC projected that Nigeria’s economy would grow by 4.2 per cent in H2 2026…

…for businesses and investors. According to him, the solar project goes beyond providing electricity to the community, as it represents an investment in the people, their livelihoods, economic opportunities and quality of life. He commended Okomu Oil Palm Company and its development partners for the initiative, urging o…

…occupies a critical role in Nigeria's economy because of chronic gaps in the public electricity supply, with businesses across sectors depending on generators to keep operations running. Transport companies, manufacturers, telecoms operators, construction firms and other diesel-reliant businesses could see their operat…

…would continue to play a significant role in the power sector by supporting reliable electricity generation. The company said it would issue formal confirmation of the settlement upon completion of the payment process and continue to provide bondholders, trustees and other stakeholders with updates on material developm…

…@potokipaul shared a breakdown of what he spent acquiring a power tank as an alternative electricity source for his homeHe revealed the power tank alone cost N307,000, including the delivery fee charged by the supplierThe total amount he spent, covering installation and every additional item needed to set it up, came t…

…a one-month completion period, to be executed through direct labour by the Ekiti State Electricity Board, to support the timely completion, occupation and commencement of operations at the facility.” The council also approved N145m for the overhauling and extension of the State Enterprise Broadband Network Infrastructu…

…worship. Preliminary information indicates that reports that a live wire from a fallen electricity pole electrocuted people queuing for Ashok Dham prompted people to panic and run for safety, causing a barricade to collapse and people to pile on top of one another, The New Indian Express reported. Though at least seven…

…uncle had achieved since assuming office and criticised the state's infrastructure and electricity situation. "Wetin your uncle don achieve since he enter govt?" he wrote. He also compared the situation to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, questioning why Davido was holding a press conference to celebrate the political de…

…Government Chairman, Bonnyface Njoku, for his efforts in providing street lighting and electricity and enhancing the security of lives and property in the area. He said, “I strongly believe that my successor will complete whatever we have started for you.” The governor thanked the people of Etche for their support, exp…

…after electrocution during maintenance duty in Enugu An operations staff of MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has d!ed after sustaining an electric shock while carrying out maintenance work at Eke in the Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 1pm on…

…experience living in Abia State, drawing attention to what she described as a prolonged electricity problem affecting her family home. Ogala speaks on life without electricity The AAC candidate said she had spent three months in Abia and claimed that she had experienced a lack of electricity during the period. Ogala sa…