Tinubu approves ₦3.3trn payment plan to restore reliable power
President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion plan to settle old debts in Nigeria’s power sector to make electricity more reliable and attract investors. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said that after reviewing debts from February 2015 to March 2025 under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme, ₦3.3 trillion was confirmed as a full […]
Persistent power outages, rising heat force business closures in Kano
Persistent electricity outages in Kano State are making life difficult for residents and small businesses as rising heat worsens the situation. Many areas now experience long hours or days without power, affecting daily activities and income. Communities like Naibawa, Fagge, Hotoro, and others are among those hit hard by the outages. Residents say electricity supply […]
Iran warns US attack on power system could plunge region into darkness
Iranian politician Ali Larijani has warned that any US attack on Iran’s electricity system could have severe consequences across the region. The comments came after former President Donald Trump claimed the US could destroy Iran’s electric grid within an hour. Larijani said an attack would plunge not only Iran but the wider Middle East into […]
YEDC announces week-long power outage across Adamawa, Taraba
The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has informed residents of Adamawa and Taraba States that there will be a week-long power interruption. According to the company, the outage is necessary to allow major maintenance work on critical electricity infrastructure. YEDC explained that the repairs are aimed at improving supply reliability once the project is completed. […]
AEDC sacks over 800 Nigerian workers
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has reportedly terminated the employment of more than 800 Nigerian workers across different departments and branches. According to sources, the mass layoff was part of a restructuring process aimed at improving efficiency and reducing operational costs within the company. Many of the affected workers described the decision as sudden, […]
EEDC cancels planned 10 days power outage in Enugu
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has officially announced the cancellation of its earlier planned 10-day power outage that was expected to affect several areas in Enugu State. The outage, initially scheduled to run from Wednesday, October 22, to Friday, October 31, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily, was suspended due to unforeseen […]
National Grid collapse: Peter Obi reminds President Tinubu of his promise to not seek a second term if he fails to solve power issues in his first term
As the 2027 elections get closer, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has reminded President Tinubu of his campaign promise that he would not run for a second term if he fails to solve Nigeria’s electricity problems in his first term. Obi made this reminder on his X account on September 10, after Nigeria experienced yet […]
Nigerians thrown into darkness as National grid collapses again
Millions of Nigerians were thrown into darkness again on Wednesday, September 10, as the national electricity grid collapsed. Electricity production dropped dramatically from 2,917.83 megawatts to just 1.5 megawatts between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. Following the failure, the official Nigeria National Grid X account, which provides updates on power supply, confirmed that efforts to […]
Blackout: Sokoto, Kebbi get only 6 MW electricity supply — TCN
Residents of Sokoto and Kebbi States are currently experiencing major power supply issues. The two states are receiving only between 6 and 7 megawatts of electricity, which is far below what they normally get. The limited power is coming from the Mando Transmission Substation, and it’s being delivered through a long power line that passes […]
Officers involved in IKEDC invasion and assault of staff will be sanctioned – NAF
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched an investigation into the actions of its personnel who stormed the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) headquarters in Lagos. On Thursday, March 6, Air Force officers entered the IKEDC office in response to the disconnection of electricity at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja. During the invasion, […]