3-Hour Power Outage in Anambra This Sunday
FirstPower announces a planned 3-hour power outage in parts of Anambra on Sunday, Dec 7, for a critical transformer upgrade. Details on affected areas and the reason behind the service disruption.
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DisCos Exposed: Power Firms Fail Nigeria, Focus on Revenue
An insider reveals how DisCos like AEDC fail to deliver power, neglect infrastructure, and focus solely on revenue. The Senate declares privatization a failure. Read the full exposé.
Adeleke Announces Osun Tech Festival for February 2026
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke announces the 2026 Osun Tech Festival, a 20-hectare Digital City, and a new electricity law to empower local innovators and attract global partners. Discover the state's tech roadmap.
Eko DisCo: Free Meters Only Through Official Portal
Eko DisCo urges customers to apply for free prepaid meters only via its official portal, warning against third-party scams. Learn about the MAF Tranche B scheme and community engagement in Apapa.
Power Outage Cripples Life in Adamawa, Taraba
A planned week-long power outage in Adamawa and Taraba states disrupts daily life and businesses. Residents face darkness as YEDC conducts critical maintenance. Read more.
FG Launches Committee for Reliable Power in Health Facilities
The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to ensure sustainable electricity in all health facilities. This move aims to save lives and improve healthcare delivery nationwide.
Expert Calls for Urgent Reforms in Nigeria's Energy Sector
Dr. Chinedu Ogwus calls for science-driven reforms in Nigeria's energy sector, highlighting a $28bn annual loss and unreliable power for 70 million citizens. Discover the roadmap for change.
Experts Urge Reforms to Stabilise Nigerian Economy by 2026
Finance experts at an ICAN event in Ibadan call for urgent policy reforms, economic diversification, and boosted local production to stabilise Nigeria's economy ahead of 2026, warning against inflation and oil reliance.
Five Family Members Die in Katsina Fire Incident
A man, his wife, and three children died in a Katsina fire. The blaze, linked to a power surge, destroyed their home. Read the full report and community reactions.
DisCos Record N45b Revenue Shortfall in September 2025
NERC data reveals electricity distributors collected N196.26b of N241.54b billed in September 2025, creating N45.28b shortfall. Collection efficiency improved to 81.25%. Discover which DisCos performed best.
NOA to Drive Public Tax Law Education Before 2026
National Orientation Agency partners with tax committee to educate Nigerians about new Tax Act benefits starting January 2026. Learn how this affects you and combat misinformation.
$2bn Power Investments Flow into Nigeria After Reforms
Nigeria attracts over $2 billion in energy investments due to Electricity Act 2023 reforms. Minister Adelabu reveals decentralized power market driving investor confidence nationwide.
Anambra Issues FirstPower 1-Year Electricity License
Anambra State grants FirstPower Electricity Company a one-year interim distribution license under new state regulatory framework. Historic move aims to boost power supply across the state.
CIoD Demands Tax Reforms Benefit Infrastructure by 2026
CIoD Nigeria urges Federal Government to ensure 2026 tax reforms directly improve infrastructure like roads, healthcare, and education. Learn how reforms aim to diversify revenue.
Ekiti Govt Approves N8.78bn for Infrastructure
Ekiti State Government has approved N7.72bn for road networks around the new Ado-Ekiti flyover and N1.06bn for electricity extension to underserved communities to boost the economy.
Cross River, REA Partner to End Rural Power Blackouts
Cross River State and REA launch aggressive clean energy expansion to tackle electricity crisis affecting 15 local councils. Governor Otu reveals only 3 areas have consistent power.
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.
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.
NIESV: Estate Surveyors Must Adapt to Tax Reforms
Nigerian estate surveyors must expand skills for tax reforms and infrastructure projects, experts warn at Lagos MCPD forum. Learn how the profession is transforming.
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.
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