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 […]
Niger residents question govt’s push for solar as situation worsens
Residents of Niger State are expressing frustration over worsening electricity supply across communities. Many areas have experienced long hours without power, especially during important periods like Eid al-Fitr. Governor Umaru Bago advised residents to consider solar energy, but the suggestion has been widely criticised. Residents argue that solar systems are too expensive and unrealistic for […]
We’re On It’ – Power Minister Begs Nigerians Over Blackout
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to citizens over the recent widespread blackout. Speaking in Abuja, he admitted that the outages have caused hardship for homes, businesses, and schools, especially during the hot season. He explained that the crisis was largely due to gas supply issues and ongoing repairs on key pipelines. Adelabu, […]
‘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 […]
Transmission Company of Nigeria warns of brief outages and schedules maintenance at Niger Substation
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a planned maintenance exercise at the Niger Substation, warning residents and businesses to expect short power interruptions. The company said the work is necessary to improve network efficiency and prevent unexpected system faults. According to officials, the temporary outage will affect some communities connected to the substation while […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]