Nigeria’s 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) collected a total of N1.1 trillion as revenue between January and June 2025, according to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
The report shows that out of the N1.49 trillion worth of electricity billed to customers,...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says electricity supply has been restored to the North-East after completing work on the new Bauchi 330/132kV transmission substation.
The blackout, which lasted from June 10 to 14, was due to major upgrades on...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says a ₦457bn debt and Right of Way issues are stalling power projects.
Executive Director, Engr. Oluwagbenga Ajiboye, said ₦217bn is legacy debt, while the rest is from unpaid services. He added that land...
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered nine power distribution companies to compensate Band A customers in 557 streets for failing to provide the mandated 20-hour daily supply in April.
The compensation, to be done through energy credits or...
At least 112 people died in electricity-related accidents across Nigeria in 2024, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The report showed 228 incidents occurred during the year, leaving 108 others injured. Many of the cases involved wire...
Residents in Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa are enduring harsh blackouts, with many getting only 2–3 hours of electricity each day in the past three days.
Water is now a luxury in many areas. In Kano, vendors have hiked prices—charging N120 for a 25-litre jerrycan, up...
Power generation companies (GenCos) have threatened to shut down operations due to a N4 trillion debt owed by the federal government, raising fears of a nationwide blackout.
Col. Sani Bello (rtd), Chairman of the GenCos’ Board of Trustees, said the...
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Residents of Makarfi, Abuja Road, and surrounding communities are calling for urgent action to address the crippling effects of erratic power supply
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the federal government owes electricity generation and distribution companies over N4 trillion in subsidies and unpaid bills.
He revealed that N2 trillion is legacy debt to GenCos, while N1.9 trillion is owed for 2024 subsidies. DisCos are also awaiting N450...
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced that full electricity supply will return to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on February 23.
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Monday, AEDC said the Transmission Company of...
