Electricity – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:49:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Electricity – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 NISO Applauds Kano DisCo for Achieving Full Remittance Milestone https://www.theinfostride.com/niso-applauds-kano-disco-for-achieving-full-remittance-milestone/ https://www.theinfostride.com/niso-applauds-kano-disco-for-achieving-full-remittance-milestone/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:50:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465274 The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has commended the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (Kano DisCo) for attaining a 100% market remittance rate, describing the achievement as a milestone in the electricity industry’s quest for efficiency, transparency, and financial discipline. The commendation was issued during a recent industry review session, where NISO acknowledged Kano DisCo’s outstanding [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/niso-applauds-kano-disco-for-achieving-full-remittance-milestone/feed/ 0 FG May Divest 11 Discos to New Investors in Electricity Act Amendment Bill https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-may-divest-11-discos-to-new-investors-in-electricity-act-amendment-bill/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-may-divest-11-discos-to-new-investors-in-electricity-act-amendment-bill/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:30:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463439 The Federal Government is considering amendments to the Electricity Act that would open the door for the sale of up to eleven electricity distribution companies (Discos) to new investors, part of a broader reform plan aimed at attracting private capital, improving service delivery, and reducing government liabilities. The proposed changes are centered on empowering regulators [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-may-divest-11-discos-to-new-investors-in-electricity-act-amendment-bill/feed/ 0 Power Sector on Brink of Collapse Without Urgent Debt Settlement, Minister Warns https://www.theinfostride.com/power-sector-on-brink-of-collapse-without-urgent-debt-settlement-minister-warns/ https://www.theinfostride.com/power-sector-on-brink-of-collapse-without-urgent-debt-settlement-minister-warns/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:30:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463462 Nigeria’s power sector is teetering on the verge of systemic collapse unless the government and electricity market stakeholders move swiftly to resolve mounting debts owed across the value chain. The Minister of Power issued the warning during a high-level address this past week, emphasizing that unresolved liabilities are eroding operational viability, discouraging investment, and undermining [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/power-sector-on-brink-of-collapse-without-urgent-debt-settlement-minister-warns/feed/ 0 Seplat to Invest in Power Sector to Tackle Nigeria’s Electricity Deficit https://www.theinfostride.com/seplat-to-invest-in-power-sector-to-tackle-nigerias-electricity-deficit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/seplat-to-invest-in-power-sector-to-tackle-nigerias-electricity-deficit/#respond Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:40:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=438137 Seplat Energy Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy companies, has announced a bold move to invest significantly in the country’s power sector. The initiative is part of the company’s broader strategic shift to diversify its operations and contribute to bridging the huge energy access gap in Nigeria, particularly in off-grid communities. According to the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/seplat-to-invest-in-power-sector-to-tackle-nigerias-electricity-deficit/feed/ 0 Consumers Can Sell Excess Solar Power to Discos – FG https://www.theinfostride.com/consumers-can-sell-excess-solar-power-to-discos-fg/ https://www.theinfostride.com/consumers-can-sell-excess-solar-power-to-discos-fg/#respond Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=485693 The Federal Government has announced that electricity consumers who generate surplus power from solar energy systems will be allowed to sell excess electricity to distribution companies (Discos), a move aimed at expanding renewable energy adoption, improving electricity access, and strengthening the country’s power supply network. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to modernize Nigeria’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/consumers-can-sell-excess-solar-power-to-discos-fg/feed/ 0 Tinubu adopts my 21-year-old power sector blueprint — Atiku https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-adopts-my-21-year-old-power-sector-blueprint-atiku/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-adopts-my-21-year-old-power-sector-blueprint-atiku/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=488828 Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has finally adopted a power sector reform blueprint he proposed more than two decades ago. Atiku made the claim in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu. According to the former [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-adopts-my-21-year-old-power-sector-blueprint-atiku/feed/ 0 Transcorp Power rewards investors with ₦41.2bn dividend https://www.theinfostride.com/transcorp-power-rewards-investors-with-%e2%82%a641-2bn-dividend/ https://www.theinfostride.com/transcorp-power-rewards-investors-with-%e2%82%a641-2bn-dividend/#respond Sat, 09 May 2026 14:24:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483380 Shareholders of Transcorp Power Plc have received a significant boost as the company declared a total dividend payout of ₦41.2 billion, rewarding investors for a strong financial performance and improved operational efficiency in the latest fiscal period. The dividend declaration reflects what the company describes as a period of sustained revenue growth, improved plant availability, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/transcorp-power-rewards-investors-with-%e2%82%a641-2bn-dividend/feed/ 0 40 new mini-grids to add 288MW capacity https://www.theinfostride.com/40-new-mini-grids-to-add-288mw-capacity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/40-new-mini-grids-to-add-288mw-capacity/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 10:14:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483134 Nigeria’s power sector is set for a boost as plans emerge for the deployment of 40 new mini-grid projects expected to generate a combined 288 megawatts (MW) of electricity. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to expand energy access, particularly in underserved and off-grid communities, while supporting the country’s transition toward more sustainable and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/40-new-mini-grids-to-add-288mw-capacity/feed/ 0 “Are We Ever Going To Have Stable Electricity?” – I Go Save To FG https://www.theinfostride.com/are-we-ever-going-to-have-stable-electricity-i-go-save-to-fg/ https://www.theinfostride.com/are-we-ever-going-to-have-stable-electricity-i-go-save-to-fg/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:30:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479759 Popular comedian Comedian I Go Save has voiced his frustration over Nigeria’s deteriorating electricity supply. He recently described the current situation as the worst power failure he has witnessed in his lifetime, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it is sad to see government facilities enjoy constant power supply through solar, inverters and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/are-we-ever-going-to-have-stable-electricity-i-go-save-to-fg/feed/ 0 IBEDC: When Will This Pain Be Over? https://www.theinfostride.com/ibedc-when-will-this-pain-be-over/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ibedc-when-will-this-pain-be-over/#respond Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:52:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475684 The title of this commentary reflects a question asked wherever people gather – on buses, in bars, and at parties. Modern life revolves around the reliable provision of electricity, water and mass transit. Without power, the simple task of pumping water becomes nightmarish; relying on handheld pumps is a physically exhausting struggle. Dealing with our [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ibedc-when-will-this-pain-be-over/feed/ 0 TCN and Kano State Resolve Dispute That Delayed Power Line Completion https://www.theinfostride.com/tcn-and-kano-state-resolve-dispute-that-delayed-power-line-completion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tcn-and-kano-state-resolve-dispute-that-delayed-power-line-completion/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:45:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463181 After weeks of tension that stalled a major power transmission line project in northern Nigeria, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and Kano State Government have reached a comprehensive agreement to jointly move forward with the stalled infrastructure initiative. This resolution marks a turning point in efforts to bolster electricity delivery for millions of households [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tcn-and-kano-state-resolve-dispute-that-delayed-power-line-completion/feed/ 0 NERC Reports 148,077 New Meters Installed for Electricity Consumers in May and June https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-reports-148077-new-meters-installed-for-electricity-consumers-in-may-and-june/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-reports-148077-new-meters-installed-for-electricity-consumers-in-may-and-june/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:29:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467204 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that a total of 148,077 electricity consumers across the country were metered within May and June 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to close the country’s huge metering gap and improve transparency in electricity billing. The report comes amid rising public concern over estimated billing, which continues [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-reports-148077-new-meters-installed-for-electricity-consumers-in-may-and-june/feed/ 0 Enugu State Electricity Commission Hits Back at NERC Over Regulatory Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-state-electricity-commission-hits-back-at-nerc-over-regulatory-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-state-electricity-commission-hits-back-at-nerc-over-regulatory-dispute/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:19:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463465 Enugu State’s electricity commission has sharply responded to recent criticisms from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), rejecting allegations of non-compliance and defending its operational autonomy. The standoff follows NERC’s demand that Enugu’s power utility revise its tariff models and submit to more stringent oversight—an intervention the commission regards as overly intrusive and legally questionable. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-state-electricity-commission-hits-back-at-nerc-over-regulatory-dispute/feed/ 0 NERC announces availability of 700,000 meters for nationwide rollout https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-announces-availability-of-700000-meters-for-nationwide-rollout/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-announces-availability-of-700000-meters-for-nationwide-rollout/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:49:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472801  The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that more than 700,000 electricity meters are now ready for distribution across the country as part of the federal government’s renewed effort to close the widening metering gap. The Commission said the latest development reflects ongoing progress under the Meter Asset Provider framework and the National Mass [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-announces-availability-of-700000-meters-for-nationwide-rollout/feed/ 0 Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Begins Free Prepaid Meter Rollout https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-electricity-distribution-company-begins-free-prepaid-meter-rollout/ https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-electricity-distribution-company-begins-free-prepaid-meter-rollout/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:52:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471321 The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has commenced the rollout of free prepaid meters to residential and small business customers across its network, marking a significant step toward reducing estimated billing and improving revenue collection. The initiative is part of the company’s commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction, increasing transparency, and promoting efficient electricity usage. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-electricity-distribution-company-begins-free-prepaid-meter-rollout/feed/ 0 NERC Reports Electricity Metering Rate Rises to 55 Percent Nationwide https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-reports-electricity-metering-rate-rises-to-55-percent-nationwide/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-reports-electricity-metering-rate-rises-to-55-percent-nationwide/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:45:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471317  The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that the country’s electricity metering coverage has risen to 55 percent, reflecting continued progress in the national metering programme and increased compliance by distribution companies (DisCos). The regulator highlighted that this improvement is part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency, reduce energy losses, and ensure that electricity [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-reports-electricity-metering-rate-rises-to-55-percent-nationwide/feed/ 0 Kano, Katsina, Jigawa Form Alliance to Establish Regional Electricity Market https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-katsina-jigawa-form-alliance-to-establish-regional-electricity-market/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-katsina-jigawa-form-alliance-to-establish-regional-electricity-market/#respond Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:33:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469657 The governments of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states have announced a strategic partnership to create a tri-state electricity market aimed at boosting power generation, distribution, and access across the region. The initiative, a first of its kind in Northern Nigeria, is designed to enhance energy reliability, stimulate industrial growth, and support small and medium-scale enterprises [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-katsina-jigawa-form-alliance-to-establish-regional-electricity-market/feed/ 0 World Bank Links Africa’s Job Growth to Affordable, Reliable Electricity https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-links-africas-job-growth-to-affordable-reliable-electricity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-links-africas-job-growth-to-affordable-reliable-electricity/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:06:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469145 The World Bank has stated that Africa’s ability to achieve sustainable job growth is directly tied to access to affordable and reliable electricity. According to the global financial institution, insufficient and expensive power supply remains one of the biggest obstacles to industrial expansion, small business development, and economic transformation across the continent. In a recent [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-links-africas-job-growth-to-affordable-reliable-electricity/feed/ 0 Electricity Act: FG Approves Tariff Relief for Poor Nigerians and Vulnerable Groups https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-act-fg-approves-tariff-relief-for-poor-nigerians-and-vulnerable-groups/ https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-act-fg-approves-tariff-relief-for-poor-nigerians-and-vulnerable-groups/#respond Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:38:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468166 The Federal Government has announced tariff relief measures for poor Nigerians and other vulnerable groups under the implementation of the Electricity Act, signaling a renewed push to balance cost-reflective tariffs with social protection. The move comes amid rising concerns about the burden of electricity costs on households and small businesses, especially at a time when [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-act-fg-approves-tariff-relief-for-poor-nigerians-and-vulnerable-groups/feed/ 0 REA Brings Power to Eight Million Nigerians Through Rural Electrification Projects https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-brings-power-to-eight-million-nigerians-through-rural-electrification-projects/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-brings-power-to-eight-million-nigerians-through-rural-electrification-projects/#respond Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:20:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466802 The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has disclosed that it has successfully provided electricity access to over eight million Nigerians who were previously living in darkness. This milestone comes as part of the Federal Government’s broader initiative to close the country’s energy access gap and deliver sustainable power solutions to underserved and rural communities. According to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-brings-power-to-eight-million-nigerians-through-rural-electrification-projects/feed/ 0 DisCos’ Monthly Revenue Falls 4.9% to N182.11bn https://www.theinfostride.com/discos-monthly-revenue-falls-4-9-to-n182-11bn/ https://www.theinfostride.com/discos-monthly-revenue-falls-4-9-to-n182-11bn/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:50:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465666 Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded a 4.9 per cent decline in their monthly revenue, which dropped to N182.11 billion, according to the latest industry data. The decline highlights ongoing challenges within the power sector despite recent tariff reviews and efforts to improve collections. Figures from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) indicate that the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/discos-monthly-revenue-falls-4-9-to-n182-11bn/feed/ 0 Nasarawa State Takes Charge of Electricity Regulation from Federal Authority https://www.theinfostride.com/nasarawa-state-takes-charge-of-electricity-regulation-from-federal-authority/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nasarawa-state-takes-charge-of-electricity-regulation-from-federal-authority/#respond Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:23:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463889 Nasarawa State has officially assumed regulatory control over its electricity market, marking a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s energy sector. This shift follows provisions in the 2023 Electricity Act, which decentralised electricity regulation, empowering state governments to oversee power generation, transmission, and distribution within their boundaries. The move is intended to foster improved electricity access, efficiency, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nasarawa-state-takes-charge-of-electricity-regulation-from-federal-authority/feed/ 0 GenCos warn of imminent blackout as N5.2 trillion debt burden threatens Nigeria’s power sector https://www.theinfostride.com/gencos-warn-of-imminent-blackout-as-n5-2-trillion-debt-burden-threatens-nigerias-power-sector/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gencos-warn-of-imminent-blackout-as-n5-2-trillion-debt-burden-threatens-nigerias-power-sector/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:58:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462640 Power generation companies (GenCos) in Nigeria are sounding the alarm over a rapidly escalating debt crisis, warning that failure to address a debt burden now estimated at up to N5.2 trillion could trigger widespread shutdowns and plunge the country into prolonged blackouts. Industry sources say the figure combines roughly N4.7 trillion owed directly to GenCos by market [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gencos-warn-of-imminent-blackout-as-n5-2-trillion-debt-burden-threatens-nigerias-power-sector/feed/ 0 Power Firms Resist Tariff Cuts as States Assert Control Under New Electricity Law https://www.theinfostride.com/power-firms-resist-tariff-cuts-as-states-assert-control-under-new-electricity-law/ https://www.theinfostride.com/power-firms-resist-tariff-cuts-as-states-assert-control-under-new-electricity-law/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:40:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462635 The implementation of Nigeria’s Electricity Act 2023 has begun to create significant friction within the power sector, as state governments increasingly take charge of regulating electricity markets within their jurisdictions. The result has been a wave of new policies, including reductions in electricity tariffs by some states, which are being met with resistance from power [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/power-firms-resist-tariff-cuts-as-states-assert-control-under-new-electricity-law/feed/ 0 Enugu Slashes Band A Power Tariff to N160/kWh in New Electricity Regulation https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-slashes-band-a-power-tariff-to-n160-kwh-in-new-electricity-regulation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-slashes-band-a-power-tariff-to-n160-kwh-in-new-electricity-regulation/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:50:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462531 The Enugu State Government has approved a substantial reduction in electricity tariffs for Band A consumers, setting a new rate of ₦160 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) effective from August 1, 2025. This development comes under the administration of the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), which has begun to exercise its mandate under the state’s new [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-slashes-band-a-power-tariff-to-n160-kwh-in-new-electricity-regulation/feed/ 0 Electricity Subsidy Surges 220%, Nears ₦2 Trillion Mark https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-subsidy-surges-220-nears-%e2%82%a62-trillion-mark/ https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-subsidy-surges-220-nears-%e2%82%a62-trillion-mark/#respond Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:33:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462302 Nigeria’s electricity subsidy burden has ballooned significantly, rising by a staggering 220 percent to nearly ₦2 trillion in 2024. This development has raised widespread concerns about the sustainability of government interventions in the power sector and reignited calls for urgent reforms to ensure financial viability and service reliability. The sharp increase from ₦610 billion in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-subsidy-surges-220-nears-%e2%82%a62-trillion-mark/feed/ 0 Federal Government aims to boost electricity generation by 8,500 MW within one year https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-aims-to-boost-electricity-generation-by-8500-mw-within-one-year/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-aims-to-boost-electricity-generation-by-8500-mw-within-one-year/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:20:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462249 The Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to increase Nigeria’s electricity output by 8,500 megawatts (MW) within the next twelve months. If achieved, the expansion would mark a significant breakthrough in addressing the chronic power shortfall that continues to undermine economic growth and public welfare across the country. Under the initiative announced by the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-aims-to-boost-electricity-generation-by-8500-mw-within-one-year/feed/ 0 Dangote declares that Nigeria should be generating 60,000 MW of electricity https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-declares-that-nigeria-should-be-generating-60000-mw-of-electricity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-declares-that-nigeria-should-be-generating-60000-mw-of-electricity/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:32:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462224 Nigeria’s electricity sector has once again come under intense scrutiny following a bold statement by billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote, who asserted that the nation ought to be generating 60,000 megawatts (MW) of electric power. With average grid output barely stretching between 4,000 and 5,000 MW, Dangote’s declaration shines a spotlight on the yawning gap between Nigeria’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-declares-that-nigeria-should-be-generating-60000-mw-of-electricity/feed/ 0 Q1 operations of electricity distribution companies linked to fatalities and injuries — NERC https://www.theinfostride.com/q1-operations-of-electricity-distribution-companies-linked-to-fatalities-and-injuries-nerc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/q1-operations-of-electricity-distribution-companies-linked-to-fatalities-and-injuries-nerc/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:25:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462220 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has raised significant concerns over the operational safety of electricity distribution companies (DisCos), revealing in its latest report that the entirety of deaths and injuries within Nigeria’s power sector during the first quarter of 2025 were attributed solely to the DisCos. This revelation has reignited debates about safety lapses, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/q1-operations-of-electricity-distribution-companies-linked-to-fatalities-and-injuries-nerc/feed/ 0 Despite 187,000 new meter installations in Q1, Nigeria continues to grapple with a persistent electricity metering shortfall https://www.theinfostride.com/despite-187000-new-meter-installations-in-q1-nigeria-continues-to-grapple-with-a-persistent-electricity-metering-shortfall/ https://www.theinfostride.com/despite-187000-new-meter-installations-in-q1-nigeria-continues-to-grapple-with-a-persistent-electricity-metering-shortfall/#respond Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:48:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462067 Nigeria’s electricity sector saw 187,000 new prepaid meters installed during the first quarter of the year, a figure hailed by distribution companies (Discos) as a marker of progress in reducing the country’s longstanding metering challenge. However, despite this uptick in installations, experts warn that the metering gap remains stubbornly large, leaving millions of consumers still [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/despite-187000-new-meter-installations-in-q1-nigeria-continues-to-grapple-with-a-persistent-electricity-metering-shortfall/feed/ 0 Senate urges Federal Government to halt financial bailouts to power distribution companies (Discos) https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-urges-federal-government-to-halt-financial-bailouts-to-power-distribution-companies-discos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-urges-federal-government-to-halt-financial-bailouts-to-power-distribution-companies-discos/#respond Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:00:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461770 The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to cease the disbursement of public funds to electricity distribution companies (Discos), accusing them of mismanagement, inefficiency, and continued exploitation of the Nigerian people despite receiving repeated financial interventions. During plenary on Thursday, lawmakers voiced their frustration over what they described as an unending cycle of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-urges-federal-government-to-halt-financial-bailouts-to-power-distribution-companies-discos/feed/ 0 Senate urges Federal Government to halt use of public funds for DisCos’ benefit https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-urges-federal-government-to-halt-use-of-public-funds-for-discos-benefit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-urges-federal-government-to-halt-use-of-public-funds-for-discos-benefit/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:17:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461704 The Senate has called on the Federal Government to stop the use of public funds to enrich electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), warning that the current practice of funding power infrastructure for communities—only to have such assets taken over by private firms—is unjust and unsustainable. During plenary on Thursday, Senator Yunus Abiodun Akintunde, who represents Oyo [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-urges-federal-government-to-halt-use-of-public-funds-for-discos-benefit/feed/ 0 Alaoji power plant begins operations next month – NDPHC https://www.theinfostride.com/alaoji-power-plant-begins-operations-next-month-ndphc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/alaoji-power-plant-begins-operations-next-month-ndphc/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:37:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461685   After years of delays and operational setbacks, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has confirmed that the long-awaited Alaoji Power Plant in Abia State will finally commence operations next month, in what stakeholders hope will give Nigeria’s fragile power sector a badly needed boost. The announcement was made by the Managing Director of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/alaoji-power-plant-begins-operations-next-month-ndphc/feed/ 0 Yaba’s Electricity Supply Keeps Getting Worse, But Our Bill Is Increasing – Funky Mallam https://www.theinfostride.com/yabas-electricity-supply-keeps-getting-worse-but-our-bill-is-increasing-funky-mallam/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yabas-electricity-supply-keeps-getting-worse-but-our-bill-is-increasing-funky-mallam/#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 08:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408047 Nollywood actor, Funky Mallam has come out to blast the poor electricity supply in his area. He recently recounted the story of a PHCN official who was mistakenly burnt to death while carrying out his duty in Alagomeji, Yaba, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, Yaba has not had power for days and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yabas-electricity-supply-keeps-getting-worse-but-our-bill-is-increasing-funky-mallam/feed/ 0 Canada Stooped Low By Using Electricity As A Bargaining Chip – Trump https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-stooped-low-by-using-electricity-as-a-bargaining-chip-trump/ https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-stooped-low-by-using-electricity-as-a-bargaining-chip-trump/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:20:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405143 US President, Donald Trump has come out to announce massive new tariffs on aluminum and steel from Canada. This is coming after retaliatory tariffs from America’s neighbor, and the world has been reacting. According to him, the move is in retaliation for a 25% surcharge Ontario announced on electricity it sends to northern US states, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-stooped-low-by-using-electricity-as-a-bargaining-chip-trump/feed/ 0 Major Firms Abandon Discos, Generate 6,500MW Amid Persistent Outages https://www.theinfostride.com/major-firms-abandon-discos-generate-6500mw-amid-persistent-outages/ https://www.theinfostride.com/major-firms-abandon-discos-generate-6500mw-amid-persistent-outages/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:07:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400414 Amid recurring power outages and reliability issues, Dangote Group, NNPCL, Total, and 247 other companies have disengaged from Nigeria’s power distribution companies (Discos), opting to generate their own electricity. Collectively, these firms now produce an estimated 6,500 megawatts (MW) of power, highlighting a growing trend of self-reliance in energy generation among businesses. The decision stems [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/major-firms-abandon-discos-generate-6500mw-amid-persistent-outages/feed/ 0 Ogun State Secures Electricity Regulatory Oversight License https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-secures-electricity-regulatory-oversight-license/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-secures-electricity-regulatory-oversight-license/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:56:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399465 Ogun State has achieved a significant milestone in its quest for energy autonomy by obtaining an electricity regulatory oversight license. This development positions the state to play a more active role in managing its power supply and distribution, addressing long-standing energy challenges that have hindered economic growth and industrialization. The license, granted by the Nigerian [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-secures-electricity-regulatory-oversight-license/feed/ 0 Agric Road and Electrification Projects Consume N18bn – Report https://www.theinfostride.com/agric-road-and-electrification-projects-consume-n18bn-report/ https://www.theinfostride.com/agric-road-and-electrification-projects-consume-n18bn-report/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:53:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399245 A recent report has disclosed that ₦18 billion has been expended on agricultural road and rural electrification projects across Nigeria. The investment, which is part of broader efforts to improve rural infrastructure, aims to boost agricultural productivity, enhance access to markets, and improve the quality of life in underserved communities. The projects include the construction [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/agric-road-and-electrification-projects-consume-n18bn-report/feed/ 0 Ogun State Partners with Oyan Dam to Boost Electricity Generation https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-partners-with-oyan-dam-to-boost-electricity-generation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-partners-with-oyan-dam-to-boost-electricity-generation/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:50:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395785 The Ogun State Government has entered into a partnership with the operators of Oyan Dam to develop a sustainable hydroelectric power project aimed at increasing electricity supply in the region. This collaboration seeks to harness the dam’s untapped potential for renewable energy, aligning with Nigeria’s drive for energy diversification and sustainability. Leveraging Hydropower for Development [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-partners-with-oyan-dam-to-boost-electricity-generation/feed/ 0 Electricity Subsidy Reaches ₦1.91 Trillion in 11 Months https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-subsidy-reaches-%e2%82%a61-91-trillion-in-11-months/ https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-subsidy-reaches-%e2%82%a61-91-trillion-in-11-months/#respond Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:55:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395663 The Federal Government’s electricity subsidy expenditure surged to ₦1.91 trillion in the first 11 months of 2024, according to industry reports. This significant financial outlay underscores the challenges of maintaining affordable energy tariffs amid rising generation costs and inefficiencies in the power sector. The subsidy, aimed at bridging the gap between the cost of electricity [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-subsidy-reaches-%e2%82%a61-91-trillion-in-11-months/feed/ 0 Band A Customers Protest Two-Hour Power Supply https://www.theinfostride.com/band-a-customers-protest-two-hour-power-supply/ https://www.theinfostride.com/band-a-customers-protest-two-hour-power-supply/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:42:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395103 Customers in Band A areas have taken to the streets to protest the inadequate power supply, as many reported receiving only two hours of electricity per day despite paying higher tariffs for better service. The protests, which began in several urban centers, have sparked public outcry over the erratic and insufficient electricity supply, with demonstrators [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/band-a-customers-protest-two-hour-power-supply/feed/ 0 Powerless: Nigeria’s Unending Struggle with Electricity https://www.theinfostride.com/powerless-nigerias-unending-struggle-with-electricity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/powerless-nigerias-unending-struggle-with-electricity/#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2024 08:29:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382778 Available records show that the first public electricity generation took place at Pearl Street Station in New York in 1882 and that electricity generation in Nigeria began in Lagos in 1886. Therefore, one can safely say that this year marks the 142nd anniversary of commercial electricity globally. It also means that all this talk about [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/powerless-nigerias-unending-struggle-with-electricity/feed/ 0 Subsidy vs. Revenue: N629bn Spent on Electricity as Discos Generate N1.1tn https://www.theinfostride.com/subsidy-vs-revenue-n629bn-spent-on-electricity-as-discos-generate-n1-1tn/ https://www.theinfostride.com/subsidy-vs-revenue-n629bn-spent-on-electricity-as-discos-generate-n1-1tn/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378783 The Federal Government of Nigeria incurred N628.61 billion in electricity subsidies in 2023, as indicated by the latest data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). During the same period, power distribution companies (Discos) collected a total revenue of N1.08 trillion. Breakdown of Quarterly Subsidies – Q1 2023: N36.02bn – Q2 2023: N135.23bn – Q3 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/subsidy-vs-revenue-n629bn-spent-on-electricity-as-discos-generate-n1-1tn/feed/ 0 Energy Costs Triple, Band A Customers Embracing Solar https://www.theinfostride.com/energy-costs-triple-band-a-customers-embracing-solar/ https://www.theinfostride.com/energy-costs-triple-band-a-customers-embracing-solar/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 21:26:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378033 Amidst the recent tariff hike and the escalating cost of fuel, premium electricity consumers, categorized as Band A customers, are turning to solar power as an alternative energy source. With electricity costs surging by over 300% since April due to the government’s decision to eliminate subsidies for areas covered by Band A feeders, many consumers [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/energy-costs-triple-band-a-customers-embracing-solar/feed/ 0 Elumelu Highlights: 40% of Healthcare Facilities Lack Reliable Power https://www.theinfostride.com/elumelu-highlights-40-of-healthcare-facilities-lack-reliable-power/ https://www.theinfostride.com/elumelu-highlights-40-of-healthcare-facilities-lack-reliable-power/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 20:51:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377979 Tony Elumelu is shining a light on a big problem facing healthcare in Africa and beyond: 40% of healthcare facilities don’t have steady electricity. This important issue was raised by Elumelu, who is the Chairman of United Bank for Africa Group and the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, at the Abu Dhabi Health Forum. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/elumelu-highlights-40-of-healthcare-facilities-lack-reliable-power/feed/ 0 Electricity: Northern Governors Are Playing With Fire – Yahaya Moh’d Usman https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-northern-governors-are-playing-with-fire-yahaya-mohd-usman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-northern-governors-are-playing-with-fire-yahaya-mohd-usman/#respond Sat, 04 May 2024 19:05:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377249 The issue of lack of electricity that has pervaded almost all northern states is a national security risk that Northern Governors are playing with, if they do not do something to resolve it, it has the potential to unite the masses with a call to action across the North and even Nigeria. Recall how Endsars [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-northern-governors-are-playing-with-fire-yahaya-mohd-usman/feed/ 0 Electricity subsidy removal calls intensify amid rising industry debts https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-subsidy-removal-calls-intensify-amid-rising-industry-debts/ https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-subsidy-removal-calls-intensify-amid-rising-industry-debts/#respond Fri, 22 Mar 2024 02:04:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373678 There are concerns among Nigerians that further increases in electricity tariffs could worsen their economic situation, although the government and operators have consistently called for cost-reflective tariffs, write DARE OLAWIN As it happened with fuel subsidy, the government and major players in the power sector have all agreed on the need to allow customers to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-subsidy-removal-calls-intensify-amid-rising-industry-debts/feed/ 0 Persistent Electricity Woes: States Lag in Adopting Vital Legislation https://www.theinfostride.com/persistent-electricity-woes-states-lag-in-adopting-vital-legislation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/persistent-electricity-woes-states-lag-in-adopting-vital-legislation/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:23:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371344 As Nigeria grapples with ongoing electricity challenges, a crucial piece of legislation designed to address the issues remains largely unadopted by several states. The failure to implement this legislation has hindered progress in the power sector, exacerbating the persistent electricity woes that continue to impact both urban and rural areas. The Struggle for Sustainable Power [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/persistent-electricity-woes-states-lag-in-adopting-vital-legislation/feed/ 0 Federal Government’s Electricity Subsidy Set to Surge by 170%, Reaching N1.67 Trillion in 2024 https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-governments-electricity-subsidy-set-to-surge-by-170-reaching-n1-67-trillion-in-2024/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-governments-electricity-subsidy-set-to-surge-by-170-reaching-n1-67-trillion-in-2024/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:04:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367921 In a notable financial development, the Federal Government is poised to witness a substantial increase in its electricity subsidy, projected to rise by 170%. The anticipated surge is expected to culminate in a total subsidy amount of N1.67 trillion in the year 2024. This significant increment in the electricity subsidy underscores the government’s commitment to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-governments-electricity-subsidy-set-to-surge-by-170-reaching-n1-67-trillion-in-2024/feed/ 0 Power Pause: Egbin Station Takes a Breather for Maintenance, Sending Ripples Through National Grid https://www.theinfostride.com/power-pause-egbin-station-takes-a-breather-for-maintenance-sending-ripples-through-national-grid/ https://www.theinfostride.com/power-pause-egbin-station-takes-a-breather-for-maintenance-sending-ripples-through-national-grid/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:03:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364926 Infostride News reports that the Egbin Power Station, a vital component of Nigeria’s power infrastructure, has temporarily ceased operations for maintenance on a crucial gas pipeline. This development, effective from 11:13 hours on December 18, 2023, is slated to last for three days, resulting in a substantial reduction in the national power grid’s capacity. As [...]

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