Abuja electricity generation

NISO targets 8, 500mw power generation, seeks private

The Nigerian Independent System Operator said it is targeting to increase the country''s electricity generation to at least 8,500 megawatts. During a senior leadership retreat in Abuja,

Abuja on Cusp of Energy Revolution as Transformative Gas

By Anifowoshe Oladipupo Abuja is poised for a significant energy transformation as an ambitious gas pipeline project, set to primarily benefit the Federal Capital Territory and surrounding

Nigeria: Presidential Villa prepped for solar energy project

The groundwork has been laid for solar panels to be mounted at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, with the project continuing to rile Nigerians bereft of a consistent electricity supply.

Electricity subsidy rises to N1.1tr in first half of 2025

Despite federal government owing over N4trn to electricity utility companies, subsidy payment for electricity consumed in the first half of 2025 has increased to N1.186trn, analysis of monthly

President Tinubu Meets Chairmen of GENCOs, Pledges to

President Bola Tinubu on Friday appealed to power generation companies (GENCOs) to give the federal government more time to complete the verification and validation of longstanding debts

FG Spends N536.4bn on Electricity Subsidy in Q1 2025 -NERC

By Samuel Adeola The Federal Government spent N536.4 billion on electricity subsidies in the first quarter of 2025, due to the continued absence of cost-reflective tariffs, the Nigerian

Give us more time, Tinubu Pleads with GENCOS Chairmen on

A ray of hope appeared on the horizon, Friday, towards resolving the roiling debt claims by electricity generation companies, GENCOs, which has elicited threats of shutting down and

Tinubu Pledges To Settle Gencos Longstanding Debt Claims

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to settle the longstanding debt claims by power generation companies (GenCos) after their verification and validation by the government. At a meeting

Delta Unveils Mini-Grid Electricity Plan To Boost Power Supply

ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Delta State Government has announced plans to adopt a decentralised mini-grid model for electricity generation, distribution, and regulation as part of

Understanding Electricity Problems In Bwari, Abuja: Causes

Living in Bwari, Abuja, presents unique challenges, particularly regarding electricity supply. Frequent outages, voltage fluctuations, and inadequate power supply can disrupt daily life. In

Tinubu meets chairmen of GENCOS, pledges to resolve debt

President Bola Tinubu on Friday appealed to power generation companies (GENCOs) to give the federal government more time to complete the verification and validation of longstanding debts

States Move to Cut Electricity Tariffs Despite Power Sector

Enugu, one of seven states with devolved regulatory powers under the 2023 Electricity Act, insists it followed a rigorous data-driven process. EERC Chairman, Chijioke Okonkwo, defended the

Tinubu Meets With GenCos Chairmen, Seeks More Time To

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to electricity generation companies (GenCos) for patience as the Federal Government continues verification and validation of over ₦4 trillion in

''Nigeria needs PPP to fund $2.2b transmission infrastructure,

In his presentation on the role of PPPs in revitalising Nigeria''s electricity sector, Ugbo observed that while the generation and distribution segments have undergone substantial privatisation

States have no jurisdiction to deviate from tariffs-NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said since States have no jurisdiction over the national grid, they have no power to deviate from the tariff set for the energy supply

States have no power to alter wholesale electricity cost

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has declared that state electricity regulatory commissions lack the authority to alter the wholesale cost of

Delta adopts mini-grid model for electricity generation

The Delta government on Tuesday announced that it would adopt a decentralised mini-grid model for electricity generation, distribution, and regulation to transform its electricity sector. The

Tinubu Begs GenCos for Time Over N4trn Power

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to electricity generation companies (GenCos) for more time to verify and validate the ₦4 trillion legacy debt owed them by the federal government, promising transparency and accountability in

FG to strengthen local content, industrial capacity in power

The government said yesterday in Abuja that about $556 million (approximately N849.8 billion) being invested key electricity infrastructure, targeting the Distribution Companies (DisCos) and...

Electricity tariff by state regulators threatens sector liquidity

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The dispute over electricity tariff setting in states with their own regulatory commissions escalated yesterday, as power generation and distribution companies

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