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Universities and Companies Secure Permits to Generate 54.94MW of Electricity
Universities and private companies in Nigeria have secured permits to generate a combined 54.94 megawatts (MW) of electricity, as institutions and businesses continue...
DisCos earn N603bn as power offtake drops
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies collected N603.64 billion from customers in the second quarter of 2026 despite recording a decline in the volume of...
FG’s electricity subsidy reduces by N37bn over poor offtake
The Federal Government’s electricity subsidy obligation has reduced by N37bn due to a decline in electricity offtake, according to recent industry data. The...
Benin, Togo and Niger Leave $10.17 Million Unpaid on Q2 Power Bills
Benin Republic, Togo and Niger left $10.17 million unpaid on electricity invoices issued by Nigeria during the second quarter of 2026, highlighting continuing...
Tegbe’s First 100 Days Highlight Push to Reform Nigeria’s Power Sector
Nigeria’s power sector has recorded a series of infrastructure, renewable-energy and regulatory initiatives during Joseph Tegbe’s first 100 days as Minister of Power,...
Nigeria’s Power Plants Utilised 86% of Available Capacity in August
Nigeria’s grid-connected power plants operated at an average of 86 per cent of their available generation capacity in August 2026, according to the...
Atiku’s Aide Faults Power Minister Over ‘Freezers Freezing’ Comment
Paul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, over his recent comment that...
DisCos’ Revenue Failures Deepen Crisis in Nigeria’s Electricity Market
By Benson Daniel Nigeria’s electricity market is facing growing financial pressure as poor billing, revenue collection gaps and high distribution losses continue to...
