Akpabio, Barau blocking Tinubu’s nominee to head NERC – APC chieftain alleges
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau of working against President Bola Tinubu’s preferred nominee to lead the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). According to the party member, who spoke to journalists, the Senate leadership is allegedly delaying the confirmation process for […]
Three Northern states announce joint electricity market, acquire equity in KEDCO
In a major step toward improving energy access in northern Nigeria, the governments of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States have announced a new partnership to establish a joint electricity market. The initiative follows their joint acquisition of equity stakes in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), alongside its core investor, Future Energies Africa. The development […]
AEDC electricity customers get N28.99bn monthly subsidy – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has shared that customers under the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) are currently receiving electricity subsidies worth N28.99 billion every month. This update was included in NERC’s Multi-Year Tariff Order for AEDC, which was issued in May 2025. According to NERC, the government has kept electricity tariffs steady for […]
No system collapse has occurred in Nigeria this year – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has assured the public that there has been no system collapse in the country this year. Instead, recent power disruptions were caused by line tripping. In a statement posted on its official X handle, TCN clarified that the national grid has remained stable in 2024. The company explained that […]
“Nigerian Government Grants MTN and Others Licenses for Electricity Generation”
The Nigerian government has granted electricity generation permits to MTN Communications Nigeria and several other companies, including Havenhill Synergy and Golden Penny Power Limited. These companies will be responsible for generating their own power through mini-grids, rather than relying on the national grid. MTN has been authorized to build four power plants across Lagos, with […]
NERC Approves 450MW Deal to Prevent Zungeru Hydropower Plant Shutdown
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved an interim deal to buy 450 megawatts of electricity from the Zungeru Hydro Electricity Generation Company Limited. This decision aims to prevent the shutdown of the newly completed Zungeru hydropower plant, which has a total capacity of 650 megawatts. The notice order, NERC/2024/044, was signed by Musiliu […]