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Adelabu Set to Resign as Power Minister, Misses 6,000MW Target

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:23 +0000

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is set to exit the administration of President Bola Tinubu without achieving the 6,000-megawatt electricity supply target. The development follows a directive by President Tinubu requiring all ministers, aides and political appointees seeking elective positions in the 2027 general election to resign on or before March 31, 2026, in [...]

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Minister Decries Lack of Technicians for 400,000 Imported Meters Amid Power Sector Challenges

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:00:04 +0000

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has expressed deep concern over the lack of qualified local technicians to install about 400,000 imported electricity meters currently lying idle across the country. The minister said the situation reflects a major bottleneck in the implementation of the federal government’s National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP), which aims to [...]

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FG Allocates ₦1tn for Special Power Interventions and Multilateral Projects

Temitope Nlewemchi — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:03:02 +0000

The Federal Government has earmarked ₦1 trillion in the 2024 budget for special power sector interventions and multilateral projects aimed at addressing Nigeria’s energy challenges. The allocation underscores the government’s commitment to improving electricity supply, expanding infrastructure, and accelerating the transition to renewable energy. The funding will support several critical initiatives, including the rehabilitation of [...]

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Obasanjo’s $8 Billion Power Plants: Catalyst for Nigeria’s Energy Renaissance, Says Minister

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:14:35 +0000

In a significant development for Nigeria’s energy sector, Minister [Minister’s Full Name] has lauded the impact of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s $8 billion power plants, highlighting their pivotal role in transforming the nation’s power landscape. The commendation comes as the Customs authorities gear up to initiate the distribution of seized food items across the country. [...]

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Nigerians Opt for Alternative Energy Sources Amid High Fuel Costs

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:22:31 +0000

With fuel costs on the rise, an increasing number of Nigerians are reportedly turning to alternative energy sources. This shift in consumer behavior has notable implications for the energy sector, environmental sustainability, and the adoption of renewable energy solutions. As Infostride News closely monitors these developments, comprehensive coverage will be provided, including insights into the [...]

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Minister Adelabu Returns to APC, Emphasizes Unity and Support for President Tinubu

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:00:30 +0000

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, officially returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Accord Party, discrediting rumors of a 2027 gubernatorial bid against Governor Seyi Makinde. At the party secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Adelabu stressed his return was driven by a commitment to strengthen the party rather than personal ambitions, stating that his [...]

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Zungeru Hydropower Plant Nears Completion at 99.8%, Says Adebayo Adelabu

Temitope Nlewemchi — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:51:06 +0000

In a recent meeting with a joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Power, chaired by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Nigeria’s Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu, delivered a promising update on the status of the Zungeru hydropower plant. Adelabu announced that the 700-megawatt (MW) Zungeru hydropower plant is 99.8% ready for operations, [...]

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Government Pledges Emphasis on Metering and Power Distribution, Declares Minister

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:42:42 +0000

The immediate focus of the Federal Government in the power sector is centered on prioritizing metering, electricity distribution, and transmission to enhance nationwide power supply, as stated by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. This information was conveyed during the 3rd Roundtable on Enforcement of Technical Standards, Regulations, and Mandate of the Nigerian Electricity [...]

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Adelabu: Nigeria’s Power Woes Rooted in Leadership, Not Engineering

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:13:34 +0000

InfoStride News reports that Nigeria’s power sector challenges are not rooted in engineering but rather in leadership, as stated by Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister for Power. This revelation came during the 3rd Roundtable on the Enforcement of Technical Standards and Regulations in the Multi-tier Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), organized by the Nigerian Electricity Management [...]

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President Tinubu’s Halt On Electricity Tariff Hike Receives Commendation From APC Chieftain

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 02:00:54 +0000

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s decision to halt the planned electricity tariff hike, stating that it reflects the president’s sensitivity to the masses’ plight. Speaking to journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye highlighted that Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, had revealed [...]

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