…and $150m. The World Bank said the programme is expected to provide new or improved electricity access to about 17.5 million Nigerians through distributed renewable energy solutions. The data showed that only the $350m facility had recorded disbursement, amounting to $97.71m, while the remaining two facilities had yet…

…positions. He further disclosed that discussions with major investors and the Benin Electricity Distribution Company had resulted in arrangements for free electricity supply to domestic consumers in the community, describing the initiative as another milestone in improving residents' living conditions. He also announce…

…prepared when Sinlaku hit, said local official Damon Michael Borja, noting areas such as electricity and water supply “and just overall the health and safety of our people.” From “almost three months to get power and water back on for all the places during Mawar, Sinlaku took almost… three weeks,” Borja told AFP at Gua…

…preside over rising inflation, insecurity, currency instability, multiple taxation, poor electricity, collapsing purchasing power, and then tell citizens to go and trade by the roadside as if hardship is merely a motivational challenge. To suggest roadside businesses as a national economic policy is condescension. It i…

The Federal Government is to pay N358.32bn on electricity subsidies in the first quarter of 2026 despite persistent blackouts and operational challenges in the power sector, with the subsidy bill averaging over N119bn monthly as the government continues to freeze end-user tariffs. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Co…

…results, and that improves your ability to repay,” he said. He cited the expansion of electricity access as an example, noting that providing power to about 32 million Nigerians requires substantial upfront investment. “To be able to connect and provide energy to 32 million Nigerians, Nigeria needs to borrow money now.…

…even took all the electric cables and the transformer. Now, it’s very difficult to have electricity again. And it’s not just my factory alone; the majority of factories in that part of Khartoum were affected. To rebuild, you need to find another source of energy, either diesel or solar. I decided to reestablish the fac…

…first time in the community's history that homes and businesses have experienced stable electricity. Generations lived without power, relying on improvised lighting for everyday life. Ajuye, a farming and trading settlement in Nasarawa State, is among a growing number of rural communities benefiting from Nigeria's expa…

Electricity distribution companies collected a total of N801.16bn from electricity consumers between January and April 2026 despite persistent power outages and supply constraints across the country, data obtained from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has shown. The commercial performance factsheets relea…

…improved security, massive road construction, and an ambitious plan to provide 24-hour electricity, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, says the state is still struggling to attract investment because of insecurity, poor infrastructure, and what it describes as the collapse of critical sectors. In this interview, the…

By: Mathew Ibiyemi ELECTRICITY. It is one conversation that instantly commands the attention of a Nigerian. No doubt, it is a very critical utility. Yet, while our newsfeeds are constantly flooded with what has not been done, we often ignore the quiet off-grid revolution happening right under our noses. This isn't a fa…

…tracks. The savings would be sufficient to install about 923,124 megawatts of solar electricity generation capacity each year. The report argues that reducing financing costs remains one of the most effective ways to accelerate development outcomes in emerging and developing economies. What you should know Recently, UN…

…hospital are dilapidated, with leaking roofs, inadequate water supply, and unreliable electricity. They further allege that essential medical equipment is either broken or unavailable, creating unsafe conditions for patients and healthcare personnel. Reports from the facility also indicate a severe shortage of manpower…

…on the streets of several Chinese cities with signs that read things like "Please pay my electricity bill," the country's media reported. People have been talking about AI agents and AI-powered robots coming for our jobs for a while now, but who would have thought that not even street beggars would be spared? According…

Electricity: The megawatt promises that rarely pan out No issue better illustrates the distance between campaign promises and governance outcomes in Nigeria than electricity. The figures promised from the podium and the figures recorded on the national grid have, across every election cycle, remained far apart. In 2019…

…creates opportunities. Every gap in society is a business opportunity. Issues around electricity, food, logistics, and finance have created opportunities for entrepreneurs in sectors like fintech, agritech, renewable energy, and solutions that reduce the cost of living. Nigeria is not collapsing; it is experiencing a d…

…reconstruction of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Sanwo-Olu 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 c…

…alluded to it in his Democracy Day speech thus: "By 2023, when we came on board, the electricity sector was characterised by chronic generation shortfalls, an unreliable gas supply, and transmission infrastructure so fragile that it could not evacuate available power. Distribution companies were burdened by massive los…

…Travel, she also discovered, is about perspective. It is about knowing what 24-hour electricity feels like, what a road without potholes looks like, and what becomes possible when you see it with your own eyes instead of imagining it from home. “When they come back home with that perspective, they know what exists,” sh…

…that will permit tenants to use firewood. And for those who still enjoy a few hours of electricity, some landlords will not allow the use of hot plates, especially where tenants are on shared prepaid metres," Makinde stated. The charcoal challenge As the price of cooking gas continues to rise, Saturday Tribune's checks…

…battery technology choice and installation practices are just as important as access to electricity itself. While inverter systems provide a critical solution to persistent energy challenges, emerging evidence suggests that poor installation practices, limited public awareness, and weak regulatory frameworks may introd…

…begin construction on Arc, its commercial power plant that will produce 400 megawatts of electricity. The facility will be built near Richmond, Virginia, and Google has agreed to buy half its output. CFS is backed by a long list of investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, The Engine, Bill Gates, and others. T…

…fans are finding creative ways to watch the action in a country where there is a chronic electricity shortage.Once again, football for them is about hope, not scorelines.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Security was tight when Brazil visited Haiti with the World Cup trophy in 2004Largely in the hands of gangs a…

…on Thursday to fast-track interconnection requests from data centers and other large electricity users. Under the orders, six major grid operators have to show that data centers are "able to connect to the transmission system in a timely and orderly manner." Data centers will be responsible for paying the costs of the…

…cooperatives, and community-level infrastructure, particularly in areas where reliable electricity remains limited. Yusuf Bilesanmi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eja-Ice Nigeria Limited, added: "This capital raise is a huge step forward in our vision to power homes and businesses with products designed, assem…