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The Federal Government (FG) has approved a phased plan to refinance N4 trillion naira ($2.61-billion) in electricity sector debt to help stabilise the nation’s ailing power industry and improve supply, …
FG approves N4trn electricity sector debt refinancing plan Read More
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday approved ₦13 billion for right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. The council also approved $34 million for the purchase and installation of …
FG approves ₦13bn, $34m transmission project, transformer upgrades Read More
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state Thursday approved the sum of N480,200,000.00 for the procurement of 490 solar powered water pumps for distribution to small-scale irrigation farmers in …
Yobe: Buni approves N480m for procurement of solar-powered water pumps Read More
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) Plc has proposed a Condition of Service document geared to enhanced equitable employment terms and growth opportunities for staff. This was just as the …
Benin Electricity Distribution Company pledges employee-focused policy in new document Read More
The Nigerian Independent System Operator said it is targeting to increase the country’s electricity generation to at least 8,500 megawatts. During a senior leadership retreat in Abuja, Wednesday, Abdu Mohammed, managing director/chief …
NISO targets 8, 500mw power generation, seeks private sector investment Read More
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Monday engaged traditional and grassroots leaders in Kaduna in a renewed push to curb encroachment and vandalism on its facilities. The sensitisation forum, held …
TCN seeks Kaduna community’s support to curb vandalism of power infrastructure Read More
By the time Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state marked 100 days in office in 2023, the burden of healthcare services appeared insurmountable in the state. However, two years …
Giving Niger state health sector a facelift Read MoreMinister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has urged the National Assembly to enact stricter legislation to protect Nigeria’s power infrastructure from vandalism and sabotage. This is contained in a statement issued …
Minister canvasses stiffer penalties for power grid vandals Read MoreThe federal government has assured Generating Companies of Nigeria (GenCos) of its resolve to settle the crippling N4 trillion power sector debts. This would form the crux of discussion when …
Again, FG pledges to settle N4trn power sector debt Read MoreMinister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has said Nigeria reached a remarkable generation capacity of 6,003 megawatts on March 2, 2025 under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This, …
FG hints on tariff hike as power generation hits 6,003MW Read MoreThe federal government Tuesday said plans were in place to offset the N4 trillion debt owed to the Power Generation Companies (GenCos) for electricity generated. The special adviser, Strategic Communications …
Electricity crisis: We’ve plans to offset N4trn debt owned GenCos in Nigeria – FG Read More
A group, the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development (PAPSD), has expressed concern over “plots by some sponsored politicians who lost election in Zamfara state to unconstitutionally …
Group worried over looming power seizure in Zamfara Read More
This essay was inspired by a friend’s concern on a mutual platform about diasporans returning to Africa to take up political office, only to engage in wealth accumulation rather than …
The intersection of wealth, morality and power Read More
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says vandals have again disrupted repair work of its Ahoada-Yenagoa 132 Kilo Volt (kV) line, which is currently under repair due to previous vandalism. …
Another disruption as vandals feast on power installations along Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV line Read MoreThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced a contentious new directive requiring Distribution Companies (DisCos) to move away from the single-buyer model and directly negotiate contracts with Generation Companies …
NERC’s new directive on power contracts sparks controversy Read More
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has advocated appropriate and enabling legislation to assure investors of the Federal Government’s commitment to power sector reforms. Adelabu, who spoke in Abuja …
Adelabu calls for legislation on power sector reforms Read More
Nigeria is held down by economic losses and threats to lives due to the perennial insufficiency in public power supply. According to a report, “what Nigerians spend on self-generation of …
Playing politics with the power sector Read More
Man’s insatiable lust for power is a phenomenon that transcends mere financial gain. While wealth and material possessions may be a means to an end, they do not solely define …
The insatiable lust for power Read More
The Kebbi state government has begun the distribution of 40 new transformers to various communities throughout the state to enhance electricity supply. Governor Nasir Idris began the distribution exercise in …
Kebbi distributes 40 new transformers to boost power supply Read More
Nigeria set to experience nationwide blackout as electricity workers gears to withdraw their services from Sunday midnight in compliance to the organised labour’s indefinite strike slated for Monday, 3rd of …
Breaking: Nationwide blackout looms as electricity workers vow to join Labour strike Read More
Over ten years after privatisation of the power sector, the same challenges that bedeviled pre-privatisation seem not to be going away. Analysts say the government needs to increase its level …
Why power sector still struggles 11 years after privatisation Read More
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered an immediate upward review of electricity tariffs in the country from Wednesday 3 April. The NERC Vice Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, disclosed this …
Breaking: Again, FG increases electricity tariff Read More
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Friday, March 29, said it restored the national grid that collapsed on Thursday. The TCN’s Public Affairs, General Manager, Ndidi Mbah made this …
TCN restores national grid after collapse Read More
Transcorp Power Plc, a power subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), has listed its shares via introduction on the Main Board of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), adding more than N1.8 trillion …
Transcorp Power lists on the Exchange, gains 10% first day of trading Read More
If there is anything that separates great leaders from the crowd, it is the power of vision. Strategic foresight, the ability to anticipate future events, challenges and prospects and roll …
Tunji-Ojo: The power of vision Read More