…Accuses DisCos of frustrating power sector reforms By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government through the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has once again raised the alarm over the unsustainable cost of electricity subsidies in Nigeria, disclosing that government expenditure…
…Commissions NDA solar plant, Nigeria must commit at least $10 billion (approximately N14 trillion) each year for the next 10 to 20 years if it hopes to resolve its persistent electricity problems, according to Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. He…
…We can no longer fold our hands over inadequacies of underperforming DisCos — FG By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has kicked off a major reform in Nigeria’s electricity distribution sector with a pilot restructuring of two underperforming Distribution Companies…
The Federal Government has officially ratified and adopted a comprehensive roadmap for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) through the approval of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP).Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the…
The Federal Government is crafting a new investment model aimed at drawing private capital into the expansion and stabilisation of Nigeria’s national electricity grid, in a renewed effort to guarantee consistent and adequate power supply across the country. Minister of…
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to ensure stability in the power sector. Adelabu gave the assurance in his Easter message, signed by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Mr…
The Federal Government says it plans to pay Power Generation Companies (GenCos) two trillion Naira out of the four trillion Naira debt owed them before the end of 2025. The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu said this on Thursday…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges to decades of neglect by previous administrations, accusing them of failing to take meaningful action to transform the sector. Adelabu made the remarks in Abuja…
The Federal Government has officially launched the first phase of the 400kW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital in Damaturu, marking a significant step towards enhancing healthcare services and promoting renewable energy in Nigeria.…
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has confirmed that the national grid has been stabilised with an additional 700MW transmission capacity. Adelabu made this announcement over the weekend when he welcomed the European Union Ambassador to…
