…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…

…of Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA), explores the intersection of AI, electricity infrastructure, and Nigeria’s path to prosperity as part of a two-part series. In 2026, another factor has moved decisively to the centre of the conversation: electricity. AI companies are discovering that billions of dollars’…

Nigeria’s electricity subsidy remains a significant fiscal and market-liquidity burden, with the Federal Government covering N358.32 billion of generation costs in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The figure represents 51.95 per cent of the N689.72…

…Commission over an alleged fraud involving the diversion of funds belonging to the Kano Electricity Distribution Company. According to the prosecution, the publication was made “with intention to harm or knowing, or having reason to believe that the statement of facts will harm his reputation.” The state counsel and pr…

…millions of households are still grappling with high living costs. Food, transportation, electricity, housing and other essentials continue to absorb a large share of household income, creating a striking gap between economic statistics and everyday experience. Data shows six thriving businesses that could turn pain in…

…survey data ranked all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria by the share of households with electricity accessSouth East led with 74.6% access while North East recorded the lowest figure at just 29.5%The data sparked debate online over what electricity access actually means for Nigerian householdsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fa…

…with sugarcane capable of supporting the production of ethanol, animal feed and electricity. “We have been blessed with a crop that is one of the most generous God has ever made. From sugarcane you can get sugar, you can get ethanol, you can get animal feed, you can produce power. Our job is to build a bio-industrial e…

…without modern equipment, roads that have become death traps and communities without electricity or potable water,” he said, describing the situation as “an unforgivable failure of stewardship” rather than mere incompetence. Atiku insisted that a government cannot selectively claim credit for successes while attributin…

…growth and job creation. According to the report, the bank has identified power and electricity, transport and logistics, manufacturing, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals and digital technology as transformational sectors capable of unlocking productivity and reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imports. The report stated, “BO…

The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called for stronger ethical standards, improved knowledge of legal responsibilities and effective risk management as rising medical litigation and the migration of skilled healthcare professionals continue to challenge Nigeria’s health sector. The a…

…in Hadejia metropolis, Jigawa, have expressed relief following the restoration of electricity supply after a prolonged outage. The affected communities had been without power for a considerable period after transformers serving the areas were damaged during the rainy season. The outage, according to residents, disrupte…

…rehabilitated over 200 primary healthcare facilities to global standards, equipped with electricity and clean water," he said. The governor dismissed allegations that his administration had concentrated development in his Ede hometown, insisting that his projects had been distributed across different parts of Osun. He…

…as the one for vaccine storage. So you find in many places where ordinarily there is no electricity in the wards, up to the cities. We now have provisions like solar refrigerators, storage systems, and accountability frameworks. Those are systems we have built, and they are being used for other health emergencies also.…

…have raised the alarm over a prolonged power outage that has left the community without electricity for more than four months. The residents, who spoke with DAILY POST, appealed to the Taraba State Government, Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), elected representatives, philanthropists and other relevant stak…

…Holding Company (NDPHC), Engineer Jennifer Adighije, has called for the optimisation of electricity infrastructure as a pathway to unlocking the country’s socio-economic transformation. According to her, reliable power remains the foundation for industrialisation, investment and sustainable national development. Adighi…