Power supply to improve soon — Minister Adelabu
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that electricity supply in the country is expected to improve soon as reforms begin to take effect. He made this statement during a meeting of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry held in Lagos. Adelabu noted that recent improvements, including higher power generation, show that ongoing reforms are […]
Nigerian govt to share electricity subsidy burden with states, LGs
The Federal Government has announced a major shift in how electricity subsidies will be funded in Nigeria, saying the burden will no longer rest solely on the centre. From 2026, the cost of electricity subsidies will be shared among the federal, state and local governments. This was disclosed in Abuja by the Director-General of the […]
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 […]
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, […]
Tinubu inaugurates Nigerian Independent System Operator board
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially launched the board of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). This move is part of the 2023 Electricity Act, which aims to restructure the Transmission Company of Nigeria. The inauguration took place at the Presidential Villa and was led by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The Minister of Power, Adebayo […]
Power Sector Banding Another Form Of Fraud — NLC President
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has strongly criticized the electricity banding system used in Nigeria’s power sector. He described it as another way to exploit Nigerians. Speaking in Yola, Adamawa State, during the NLC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, Ajaero condemned the Federal Ministry of Power’s plan to increase […]
We’re going to review electricity tariff for Band B and C customers – FG
The Federal Government has announced plans to increase electricity tariffs for customers in Band B and C. This means that customers outside Band A may soon pay higher rates for power. The government aims to bring these tariffs closer to the N206 per kilowatt (kW) paid by Band A customers. During a public event in […]
FG to spend N8bn on orientating Nigerians on payment of electricity bills – Minister
The Federal Government of Nigeria is planning to spend N8 billion in 2025 to help educate citizens on the importance of paying their electricity bills on time. This initiative, aimed at improving the country’s power sector, was announced by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during a discussion of the ministry’s budget before the National […]