Gov Mutfwang clarifies Tinubu’s no electricity comment during Jos visit
Caleb Mutfwang has explained that the electricity issue mentioned during President Bola Tinubu’s visit only affects the runway at the Jos airport, not the whole of Plateau State. The governor made this clarification on Wednesday while speaking during an interview on Arise Television, where he responded to questions about the situation. This clarification followed Tinubu’s […]
‘If I don’t give you electricity, don’t vote for me’ – Video of Tinubu’s campaign promise resurfaces amid blackout
An old campaign video of Bola Ahmed Tinubu promising steady electricity has resurfaced online as many Nigerians face persistent power outages. The clip, recorded during the 2022 presidential campaign, shows the president assuring citizens that his administration would ensure constant electricity supply if elected. In the video, Tinubu told supporters that Nigerians should refuse to […]
Electricity crisis: S’East lost N28b in 3 months –SEECA
The South East Electricity Consumers Association (SEECA) says businesses in the South East lost over N28 billion in three months due to poor power supply. Its coordinator, Sebastine Okafor, made the claim in Enugu while urging governors to invest more in electricity generation. He described stable power as the quickest route to industrial growth in […]
AEDC explains reason for blackout in Abuja, Nasarawa, two other Nigerian states
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has explained the reason behind the ongoing power outages affecting parts of Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kogi states. According to the electricity distributor, the blackout is due to reduced energy allocation from Nigeria’s National Grid, which has limited the amount of power available for distribution. In a public notice […]
TCN restores electricity supply to Taraba after five-day outage
Electricity supply has been restored in Taraba State after residents experienced about five days of total blackout. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed that the power outage was caused by a technical fault on a major transmission line serving the state. According to TCN, engineers worked around the clock to repair the damaged section […]
Power restored to all parts of Nigeria after system disturbance – NISO
The Nigerian Electricity Supply Operator (NISO) has confirmed that electricity has been fully restored to all parts of the country following a system disturbance. The incident briefly affected power supply in several regions, causing temporary blackouts. NISO explained that the disruption occurred due to technical challenges within the national grid. Teams of engineers were quickly […]
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 […]
Aba Power announces weeklong electricity disruption
Aba Power, one of Nigeria’s major electricity distributors, has announced that there will be a one-week disruption in power supply across Abia State. The company said in a statement on Tuesday that the disruption will take place from 21st to 28th August 2025. According to Aba Power, the outage is happening because its main power […]
National Grid Old, Dilapidated – Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu
Nigeria’s national power grid continues to struggle due to its outdated and poor condition, according to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. During a budget defense session with the Senate Committee on Power, the minister explained that the grid has been prone to collapses, experiencing eight incidents in 2024. He clarified that five of these […]