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 […]
‘Don’t vote for me’ – Obi uses Tinubu’s campaign promise against him as power crisis in Nigeria worsens
Nigeria’s electricity crisis has sparked fresh criticism from Peter Obi, who has called out President Bola Tinubu over unmet promises. Obi pointed to Tinubu’s 2023 campaign statement where he said Nigerians should not re-elect him if he failed to deliver steady power within four years. In a post shared on X, Obi argued that instead […]
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 […]
Power supply will be better – President Tinubu assures Nigerians
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that electricity supply will improve in the near future. He gave this assurance while addressing members at the All Progressives Congress national convention in Abuja. According to the president, his administration is already working on reforms to tackle persistent power challenges. He revealed plans to inject about 1,500 megawatts […]
Nigerian govt gives update on national grid collapse
The Nigerian government has confirmed that restoration of the national electricity grid has been completed following a collapse on Tuesday, the second such incident since last Friday. The Nigeria Independent System Operator (NISO) reported that electricity restoration began around 11:00 a.m., shortly after the collapse, which occurred at about 10:48 a.m. According to NISO, the […]
Jigawa approves N91bn for roads, power, others
The Jigawa State Government has approved a total of ₦91 billion for major development projects across the state. The funds are expected to be used mainly for road construction, power supply, and other critical infrastructure aimed at improving living conditions for residents. Officials say the approval shows the government’s commitment to economic growth and public […]
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 […]
Police arrest four transformer vandals in Niger State
The Niger State Police Command has captured four men over claims of destroying and stealing parts from electric transformers in Enagi town, Edati Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, revealed this in a statement on Monday, September 8, 2025. He explained that the suspects admitted to cutting and stealing transformer cables in two […]
I took oath, bet on country – Tinubu begs Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has reminded Nigerians that he took an oath to serve the entire country and not just a section of it. He explained that this oath guides all the development projects his administration is carrying out across the nation. Tinubu said Nigerians can place their trust in the country’s future because no citizen […]