NERC Transfers Akwa Ibom Electricity Regulation to State Commission
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has transferred regulatory oversight of Akwa Ibom State’s electricity market to the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC). The move is part of the ongoing decentralisation of Nigeria’s electricity sector under the amended Constitution and the Electricity Act 2023. NERC announced the development in a public notice on […]
FG Rules Out Immediate Electricity Tariff Hike
The Federal Government has clarified that it has no immediate plans to remove electricity subsidies or increase power tariffs, following speculation that subsidy reforms could begin in 2027. The clarification came after comments attributed to the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, suggesting the government was considering measures to address financial distortions in the electricity sector […]
TCN Announces 10-Hour Power Outage in Parts of Ondo
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned 10-hour power outage in parts of Ondo State to allow for maintenance and upgrade works at the Ondo 132/33-kilovolt Transmission Substation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah said the outage will run from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June […]
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 […]
