…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
…resources every year on diesel procurement, generator maintenance and uninterrupted power supply for facilities whose continuous operation is indispensable to flight safety. This operational burden is unique. No aircraft can safely navigate Nigerian airspace without a dependable navigation and communication infrastruct…
…He identified affordable financing, efficient transport and logistics, reliable power supply, improved infrastructure, tax efficiency and competitive input costs as critical requirements for Nigerian manufacturers to compete effectively across Africa. Regional General Manager of Bel Papyrus Limited, a tissue paper manu…
…said it is not realistic. I hear that in some areas in Owerri, there is improvement in power supply. But there are still areas that have not experienced this improvement in power supply. It is my hope that it will get everywhere in the state. Quote me right! I have said that in some areas, I've heard that there's an im…
…also pointed to the state's electricity law and market reforms aimed at improving power supply, alongside federal projects such as the 700-kilometre Coastal Highway and the over 1,000-kilometre Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway. "Lagos is a sub-national economy that carries the weight of a nation. As Nigeria's commercial and…
…Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, that reforms must have a human face! Tinubu's faux pas on stable power supply I will now address an issue that must have embarrassed the President to no end: The statement he made when campaigning to occupy his present office that if he did not solve the problem of epileptic power supply and he…
…occupants. "He packed into the house newly and on Friday night due to unavailability of power supply, he turned on his generator and placed it inside the room throughout the night. By this morning, he and his girlfriend could not wake up," she said. The source also said a newly purchased puppy in the apartment died fro…
…unauthorised interference continue to pose significant challenges to the stability of power supply in the area. "We appeal for continued understanding and cooperation as we work to restore normal service," the statement read, adding that the public will receive regular updates as reconstruction progresses. The restorat…