The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has suffered a major infrastructure setback after heavy rainfall caused the collapse of three transmission towers along the Karu-Keffi-Akwanga 132 Kilo Volt (kV) transmission line corridor.
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has secured a ₦100bn financing facility from Stanbic IBTC Bank to support renewable energy developers and accelerate electricity access in unserved and underserved communities across Nigeria.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has raised the alarm over the huge financial burden imposed by Nigeria’s energy inefficiency, warning that the country must urgently embrace energy-saving technologies to cut costs, boost productivity and strengthen energy security.
Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.43 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, up from 4.23 percent in Q2 2025 and 3.89 percent in Q1 2026.
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has called for stronger coordination among government agencies, state governments, development partners, private operators and other stakeholders to prevent duplication and accelerate electricity access across Nigeria.
July 7 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government incurred an electricity tariff subsidy of N358.32 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as it continued to bridge the gap between cost-reflective electricity tariffs and the rates paid by consumers, according...
July 3 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has unveiled Power Force, a new national initiative aimed at training 5,000 young Nigerians to support the accelerated deployment of smart electricity meters across the country.
Launched by President Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday,...
May 26 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has cancelled $717.7 million in undisbursed funding under the World Bank-backed Power Sector Recovery Performance-Based Operation (PSRO), dealing a major blow to Nigeria’s efforts to restore stability and financial sustainability in the...
February 27, (THEWILL) — Nigeria is currently experiencing widespread power outages and load shedding as electricity generation drops to approximately 4,300 megawatts (MW), the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has disclosed.
In a statement issued on Friday, NISO...
September 26, (THEWILL) — The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has suspended its nationwide indefinite strike declared on Wednesday, over unresolved welfare and operational disputes with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
This follows the intervention of the Minister...
The Edo State opposition accuses Governor Monday Okpebholo of making baseless allegations against former governors Godwin Obaseki and Peter Obi, urging him to focus on delivering tangible development rather than deflecting criticism of his administration.
