Lagos Clarifies Solar Panel Approval Policy Amid Backlash
The Lagos State Government has clarified that approval requirements and administrative fees for solar power installations apply only to residents of government-owned social housing estates, following widespread criticism sparked by a viral video on social media. The video showed officials of the Ministry of Housing confronting a resident over solar panels installed on his apartment, […]
Gunmen Kidnap Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan
Gunmen have abducted the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, along with her two children in Ibadan, Oyo State. The victims were identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul. The abduction was confirmed on Wednesday in a statement issued by Adelabu’s media aide, Comrade […]
TCN Announces Temporary Power Outage in Parts of Ibadan
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned power outage affecting parts of Ibadan, Oyo State, due to scheduled maintenance at the Ayede Transmission Substation. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the company said the outage followed the shutdown of a 100MVA 132/33kV transformer […]
Power Generation Rises to 4,300MW — FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria says electricity generation increased from 3,951 megawatts to 4,300 megawatts between March 28 and April 10, attributing the improvement to increased gas supply to thermal power plants. The development was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the […]
Stakeholders Question Tinubu’s ₦3.3tn Power Debt Plan
Electricity consumers and industry stakeholders have raised concerns over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of ₦3.3 trillion to settle legacy debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos), warning the move may not resolve Nigeria’s persistent electricity supply challenges. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the approval on Sunday, saying the funds were intended to address long-standing […]
Power Outages Trigger Calls for Adelabu’s Removal
Persistent electricity outages across Nigeria have intensified public calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu amid worsening supply shortages nationwide. Over the past four months, electricity generation has fluctuated between 2,000 and 4,000 megawatts—far below national demand. As of March 29, 2026, distribution companies reportedly received only 2,855 megawatts, […]
NERC Seeks Judges’ Familiarisation With State Power Laws
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called for greater familiarisation of judges with state electricity laws following the devolution of regulatory oversight to sub-national governments. NERC Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Oseni, made the call on Monday at the 2026 Judges’ Seminar organised by the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja, noting that effective adjudication now […]
Tinubu Orders Clear Power Subsidy Sharing In 2026 Budget
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to rely on existing electricity sector laws to clearly define how power subsidy costs are shared among the federal, state and local governments in the 2026 budget. The directive was disclosed by the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Dr Tanimu […]
Renewed Hope Movement Urges Probe Of Alleged FCT Attack
The Renewed Hope Movement of Nigeria has called for national attention and an objective investigation into an alleged assassination attempt on Lt. A. M. Yerima, who reportedly had a recent confrontation with Federal Capital Territory Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike. Ambassador Yusuf Kanhu, National Coordinator of the movement, made the statement available in Kaduna on Monday, […]
Blackout as National Grid Collapses
The national grid experienced another system collapse, throwing many Nigerians into darkness. Our correspondent reports that the grid lost power generation some minutes after 11 on Wednesday morning. The spokesperson of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Ndidi Mbah, has yet to respond to a message sent to her by our correspondent as she said she […]
