Cross River & REA Tackle Rural Power Crisis
Cross River State and REA launch clean energy partnership to end electricity blackouts affecting 15 LGAs. Initiative aims to transform rural economies and reduce generator dependency.
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IBEDC prosecutes energy theft suspects across franchise
IBEDC escalates fight against energy theft with multiple arrests and prosecutions. Woman charged for assaulting staff, vandalizing vehicle. Several businesses face legal action.
EEDC Denies Imo Power Outage Sabotage Allegations
EEDC refutes Imo State's claim of a planned massive power outage, calling it propaganda. The company urges the government to enable, not frustrate, its operations. Read the full details.
Ghanaian shocked by Nigeria's power outages
A Ghana-based fashion designer reveals shocking electricity problems in Nigeria during her visit. Lights go off 5 times daily, neighborhoods noisy from generators. Read her full experience.
Imo Blackout: Group Demands Probe Into Power Firm
South East Political Watchdog calls for investigation into electricity company over prolonged blackouts in Imo State. Armed invasion of TCN station raises security concerns.
Manufacturers Spend N676.6bn on Power Generators
Nigerian manufacturers spent N676.6 billion on alternative energy in H1 2025 as poor power supply cripples operations. MAN warns of job losses and demands government intervention.
Nigeria's Power Grid Operates at 40% Capacity
Nigeria's electricity crisis deepens as power plants generate only 5,000MW despite 13,000MW capacity. Transmission failures and DisCo inefficiencies blamed for the massive gap.
Stakeholders Seek Urgent Fix for Nigeria's Power Grid
Industry leaders warn Nigeria's power infrastructure needs immediate upgrade as states decentralize electricity market. Regulatory harmony and investment crucial for energy stability.
Reps Launch Probe Into Power Sector Failures
The House of Representatives vows to fix Nigeria's electricity crisis, launching a major investigation into 17 years of sector failures and proposing a new bill to combat energy theft.
Four jailed for vandalising EEDC facilities in Ebonyi
Four men have been sentenced to four years in prison for vandalising EEDC electricity equipment in Ebonyi State. The convictions highlight the ongoing battle against infrastructure vandalism.
Nigeria to earn $1bn from electricity exports
Nigeria plans to generate N1.49 trillion annually by exporting 600MW of electricity to 15 West African countries following successful grid synchronization tests. Full details on this energy breakthrough.
NASS Intensifies Bill to Combat Energy Theft in Nigeria
The National Assembly is strengthening a bill with stricter penalties to tackle energy theft and help DisCos recover huge government debts, boosting Nigeria's power sector. Read more.
Reps Probe 17 Years of Power Sector Investments
Nigerian House of Representatives launches a full-scale investigation into all power sector investments and reforms from 2007 to 2024, vowing to correct 17 years of failure.
Man Gets 16.9kwh for ₦2000 Under Band A Tariff
A Nigerian man's electricity receipt showing he received 16.90kwh for ₦2000 under Band A tariff goes viral, sparking reactions about possible price reductions or system glitches.
Top DisCos Collect ₦565bn in Electricity Bills
NERC report reveals Eko, Ikeja, and Abuja DisCos recorded highest bill collection rates in Q2 2025. Customers paid ₦565 billion amid metering challenges.
Cloudflare outage disrupts global internet services
Major Cloudflare outage on November 18, 2025 caused worldwide internet disruption. Learn about this and 5 other major internet failures that paralyzed global digital services.
Global Internet Disruption Hits Major Services
Widespread internet outage caused by Cloudflare glitch affects X, ChatGPT, banking services globally. Technical issues persist for hours before gradual fix implementation.
Cloudflare Bug Takes Down X, ChatGPT, and Major Sites
A Cloudflare bug caused a major internet outage, disrupting services like X and ChatGPT. Learn how this incident highlights the fragility of our digital ecosystem and what it means for Nigeria's online community.
Cloudflare Outage Takes Down X and ChatGPT in Nigeria
Major websites including X (Twitter) and ChatGPT experienced widespread outages due to Cloudflare infrastructure issues. Learn how this affected Nigerian users and internet reliability.
Major Internet Outage Hits Nigeria: X, ChatGPT Down
A major Cloudflare outage on 18 November 2025 disrupted popular platforms like X (Twitter), ChatGPT, and Bet365 across Nigeria. Learn the cause and impact of this widespread internet failure.
NUEE Threatens National Blackout Over Staff Attack
Nigerian electricity workers threaten nationwide shutdown after police brutality in Imo State. Union demands immediate release of abducted staff and safety guarantees.
Oborevwori blames BEDC for Delta power outage
Delta State Governor accuses BEDC of deliberately plunging communities into darkness despite adequate power supply from Transcorp Power. Read the full story and its impact.
FG Plans 7000MW Power Boost to National Grid
Federal Government begins Siemens power project to add 7000MW to Nigeria's electricity grid, promising improved power supply nationwide while tackling estimated billing.
5 Vandals Arrested for Damaging TCN's Otukpo-Yandev Line
Local vigilantes in Benue State apprehend five suspects vandalizing TCN's 132kV transmission line. Critical infrastructure protection efforts yield success as community collaboration strengthens.
Gas Shortage Halts Geometric Power in Aba After 60 Days
Aba faces power outage after historic 60-day uninterrupted supply. Gas shortage from Heirs Energies disrupts Geometric Power operations. Learn how this affects Nigeria's industrial hub.
EEDC Resumes Free Prepaid Meter Distribution
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company resumes free prepaid meter distribution under MAF program. Over 13,000 Band A customers to benefit. Company warns against meter bypassing.
Nigeria's Electricity Customers Rise to 11.96 Million
Nigeria's active electricity customers increased to 11.96 million in August 2025, with a metering rate of 55.01%. Discover the latest NERC data and which DisCos are leading.
Electricity Union Decries Sacking of 800 AEDC Staff
The National Union of Electricity Employees condemns the retrenchment of 800 Abuja Disco staff, citing a breach of agreement and economic hardship. Calls for a full review.
68% of Nigerians bypass electricity meters - FG
Federal Government exposes massive electricity theft as majority of consumers illegally bypass prepaid meters, costing billions in revenue losses and threatening power sector stability.
Northern Industries Back 15% Power Tariff Hike
Major northern industrial associations endorse new electricity tariff, citing long-term economic benefits despite initial cost concerns for manufacturers and households.
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