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Again, National Grid Collapses as Power Supply Falls to Zero

admin / 2 weeks

1 min read

Nigeria’s national electricity grid on Tuesday suffered its second collapse of 2026, plunging power supply to zero across the country. Data available at the time of filing this report showed that electricity generation had fallen to zero megawatts, with no power supplied to any of the 11 electricity distribution companies nationwide. The latest incident comes […]

FG Denies Planned 65% Electricity Tariff Hike, Pledges Fairer Pricing

admin / 1 year

3 min read

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, has dismissed reports suggesting that the federal government is planning a 65 per cent increase in electricity tariffs, describing such claims as a “misrepresentation.” Verheijen clarified that following the upward review of Band ‘A’ tariffs in 2024, current electricity charges now cover approximately 65 […]

Nigeria’s National Grid Faces Ongoing Threat of Collapse Amid Security Challenges

admin / 1 year

2 min read

The national electricity grid in Nigeria will continue to face frequent collapses due to the government’s inability to repair a key transmission line in the north, which has been compromised by persistent insecurity. This was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during the 2025 budget defence session with the Senate Joint Committee on […]

Nigeria to Add 150MW to Grid as Power Project Nears Completion

admin / 1 year

2 min read

Nigeria is on course to add 150 megawatts (MW) to its national grid before the end of 2024, according to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Adelabu made this announcement on Thursday while addressing State House Correspondents after a closed-door meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in […]

9 Smart Ways to Save Money on Energy Amidst Soaring Fuel Prices

admin / 3 years
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3 min read

With the recent surge in fuel prices in Nigeria, finding effective ways to save money on energy has become an urgent concern for households and businesses across the nation. Rising fuel costs have a significant impact on electricity tariffs and transportation expenses, making energy conservation vital for financial stability. Fuel prices have steadily risen especially […]

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Again, National Grid Collapses as Power Supply Falls to Zero

FG Denies Planned 65% Electricity Tariff Hike, Pledges Fairer Pricing

Nigeria’s National Grid Faces Ongoing Threat of Collapse Amid Security Challenges

Nigeria to Add 150MW to Grid as Power Project Nears Completion

9 Smart Ways to Save Money on Energy Amidst Soaring Fuel Prices