FG Rolls Out $23bn Programme to Revamp Nigeria's Power Sector   The Federal Government has launched a bold initiative to bridge Nigeria's electricity gap, unveiling an ambitious energy access program aimed at revolutionizing the country's energy sector. It said the programme will require $23.2bn, out of which...

Power Minister States Reason Behind Incessant National Grid Collapse The national electricity grid will remain prone to collapse due to the government’s inability to repair a crucial transmission line in northern Nigeria owing to persistent insecurity. This is according to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu,...

Report Reveals MDAs' N22bn Solar Installation Expenditure   Nigeria's federal ministries, departments, and agencies spent a staggering N22,782,065,914.14 on solar power installations across the country in 2024. This significant investment in renewable energy was revealed through records accessed on BudgIT's accountability platform, GovSpend. The expenditures, aimed at boosting...

NNPC to Establish Five Cooking Gas Plants in Kogi The Chairman Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is set to establish five mini-liquefied natural gas plants in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The...

Power Minister Directs ‘Immediate Overhaul’ of National Grid The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has asked the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and other relevant agencies to immediately implement recommendations to overhaul the grid. Adelabu spoke on Thursday, according to a statement by Bolaji Tunji, special...

40% of Nigerians Enjoy 20 hours Electricity Supply Daily – Power Minister The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that more than 40% of Nigerians now enjoy over 20 hours of electricity daily. He said this in a statement on Sunday detailing a review of...