Inadequate Distribution Facility Stalls 17,945.3MW Electricity Generation   The lack of distribution infrastructure stalled the generation of 17,943.5 megawatts of electricity between April 24 and May 3, 2020, industry data obtained in Abuja on Tuesday have shown. Although the unavailability of gas remained the dominant daily constraint...

Eight Power Plants Idle, Generation Drops To 2,983MW     The number of idle power plants in the country rose by two to eight on Tuesday, worsening the blackout being experienced by many consumers. Total power generation fell to 2,983 megawatts as of 6am on Tuesday from 3,336.5MW...

Power Generation Falls To 3,757MW, Six Plants Idle   The nation’s hydropower plants have seen their output levels tumble in the past few days, causing total power generation to drop below 4,000 megawatts. Electricity generation from Kainji, Jebba and Shiroro hydropower stations fell to 534MW as of...

FG, NASS To Pay For Two-month ‘Free Electricity’ – Discos     Power distribution companies on Thursday said that the two-month free electricity to customers announced on Wednesday would be paid for by the National Assembly and the Federal Government. Speaking through their umbrella body, the Association of...

Discos Offer Customers Two-month Free Electricity   Power distribution companies on Wednesday announced that they were in support of the proposal by the National Assembly and the Federal Executive arm of government that Nigerians should get two months of free electricity. Speaking through their umbrella body, the...

COVID-19: Reps Seek Two Months Free Power Supply To Nigerians, Mulls Second Stimulus Bill   The House of Representatives has called for the supply of free electricity to Nigerians for two months as part of measures to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Speaker, Femi...