FG, Lagos Launch 24/7 Power Pilot to Boost Electricity Supply
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government and Lagos State Government have agreed to launch a pilot 24/7 Energy Zone in Lagos to improve electricity…
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Power Sector
EFCC Pledges Crackdown on Power Sector Sabotage
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pledged stronger enforcement against vandalism and electricity theft as it partners with the…
NERC Takes Over Kaduna Disco Over ₦456.5bn Debt, 71.9% Losses
KADUNA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has dissolved the board of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc (KAEDC) and appointed an interim management…
Nigeria Can No Longer Delay Energy Reforms – Petroleum Engineers Warn
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council has called for urgent, practical reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s energy sector, urging government,…
FG to Phase Out Electricity Subsidy in 2027
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government says it will begin phasing out the electricity subsidy from 2027 as part of wider reforms to restore…
Government Rules Out Electricity Tariff Increase
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has ruled out an immediate electricity tariff increase, saying its priority is to improve electricity supply, achieve universal…
NEMSA, LASERC Strengthen Electrical Safety Partnership
ABUJA, Nigeria – The NEMSA-LASERC partnership is set to strengthen electrical safety enforcement, improve metering standards and enhance consumer protection following a new agreement…
When Citizens Begin Powering the National Grid
ABUJA, Nigeria – For decades, Nigerians waited for electricity to come from the national grid. Today, millions are installing solar panels, buying inverters and…
Nigerians Can Now Sell Excess Solar Power to the Grid
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has launched a groundbreaking net billing framework that allows electricity consumers to generate renewable energy…
Lawmakers Query NBET Over N4.1bn Spending, Suspend 2026 Budget
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Finance questions the management of Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) over the use of…