4 h. ago ‘It’s Fake News’, Presidency Denies Sack Of Defence, Power Ministers

The Presidency has condemned as false and dangerous a viral report claiming that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Ministers of Defence and Power, calling for immediate action against the spreaders of such misinformation. The story, first published by Phoenix Browser with the headline ‘BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Ministers of Defence and Power’, was swiftly debunked […]

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6 d. ago NLC tackles power minister over “adequate electricity for 150m Nigerians claims

NLC on Wednesday, condemned what it described as “the outrageous statement credited to the Honourable Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu read more NLC tackles power minister over “adequate electricity for 150m Nigerians claims

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8 d. ago Siemens Project: Past Governments Failed To Improve Power Sector, Adelabu Insists

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has maintained his stance that previous Nigerian administrations failed to make tangible progress in the power sector, particularly with the much-heralded Siemens Project, until the advent of the Bola Tinubu administration. Adelabu emphasised that it was only after President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023 that the Presidential Power Initiative […]

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1 week ago 150 Million Nigerians Now Have Access To Stable Power Supply – Adelabu

Minister of Power, Adedayo Adelabu, has claimed that 150 million Nigerians now have access to uninterrupted electricity, while 80 million still lack reliable power. Speaking on Thursday during the 2025 Ministerial Sectoral Update Conference in Abuja, Adelabu explained that the country  is making significant progress in power generation and distribution. He attributed the feat to […] The post 150 Million Nigerians Now Have Access To Stable Power Supply – Adelabu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Power Generation Hits Historic 6,003mw Under Tinubu — Minister

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that Nigeria achieved a remarkable power generation capacity of 6,003 megawatts on March 2, 2025, under the administration of President Bola Tinubu — marking the highest level ever recorded in the country’s history. According to him, the feat was followed by a peak generation evacuation of 5,801.44 […]

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1 week ago FG to partner international agencies for power sector growth –Adelabu

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Federal Government has said it was willing to partner international agencies and other reputable organisations in a bid to lay a solid foundation for a stable, reliable, and effective power supply for Nigeria. Minister of Power, Mr .Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this when he hosted a team from the World Bank […] The post FG to partner international agencies for power sector growth –Adelabu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Adelabu blame past administrations for underdevelopment in power sector

…says past govts only paid lip service to transforming Nigeria’s power sector Adebayo Adelabu, the minister of power, is blaming read more Adelabu blame past administrations for underdevelopment in power sector

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1 week ago Buni Commissions Solar Power Plant In Yobe Varsity Teaching Hospital

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has commissioned a solar PV plant for the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH) Damaturu. The project was undertaken by the Federal Ministry of Power to complement the state government’s effort in providing uninterrupted power supply through renewable energy for high quality service in the hospital. The governor was […]

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2 w. ago FG Accessing $2.3bn To Boost Transmission Infrastructure – Adelabu

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that the pilot phase of the Siemens Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) has reached 90 per cent completion. This milestone marks significant progress in the government’s efforts to stabilise the national power grid and enhance electricity supply across the country. Adelabu, who announced this on Sunday, said that the […]

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2 w. ago Infrastructure projects to suffer as international oil prices decline – Adelabu

…seeks further collaboration With EU Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s minister of power has decried the impact of the continuous drop in read more Infrastructure projects to suffer as international oil prices decline – Adelabu

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2 w. ago FG securing $2.3 bn to revamp Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure – Adelabu 

…says Siemens Project has improved electricity transmission capacity by over 700 megawatts   Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of power has announced read more FG securing $2.3 bn to revamp Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure – Adelabu 

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2 w. ago Nigeria must aggressively invest in gas, reinstate PPAs – Barth Nnaji

Barth Nnaji, former minister of power has made a strong case for Nigeria to aggressively pursue investments in its natural read more Nigeria must aggressively invest in gas, reinstate PPAs – Barth Nnaji

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3 w. ago Alleged Fraud: I Left Sick Bed To Attend EFCC Interrogation – Ex

A former minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has said that he left his sick bed to honour the invitation of the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for interrogation over allegations of fraud levelled against him by the commission. In a video clip played in the open court during his trial, Mamman […]

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3 w. ago ‘It’s fake news,’ Presidency denies sacking INEC boss, Yakubu

The Presidency has debunked widespread reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The reports, which went viral early Monday, alleged that Yakubu had been removed from office and replaced with a certain Professor Bashiru Olamilekan in what was described as a “sweeping change” Read More

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3 w. ago Energy Times to honour Adelabu, Dangote, Oyebanji, on April 11

Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power; Biodun Oyebanji, governor of Ekiti state and Mohammed Inuwa, governor of Gombe state are among read more Energy Times to honour Adelabu, Dangote, Oyebanji, on April 11

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3 w. ago Oba Owoade crowned 46th Alaafin as Tinubu seeks support for monarch

Oyo town came alive on Saturday as dignitaries from across Nigeria converged to witness the coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Some of the dignitaries at the event included President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Speaker Read More

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3 w. ago PICTORIAL: Glamour as dignitaries, royals attend Alaafin’s coronation

Dignitaries from across the nation gathered at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday to witness the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I. The historic event drew a distinguished crowd, including President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Read More

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3 w. ago It took Nigeria 40yrs to increase generation from 2000mw to 4000mw, says minister 

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja   Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adekola Adelabu has recalled that it took Nigeria nearly 40 years to move from 2000 megawatts in 1984 to 4000 megawatts as at 2022.   Adelabu made the remark during the visit of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), led by its president, Engineer Margret […] The post It took Nigeria 40yrs to increase generation from 2000mw to 4000mw, says minister  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago It took Nigeria 40 years to increase generation from 2000mw to 4000mw – Minister 

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja   Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adekola Adelabu has recalled that it took Nigeria nearly 40 years to move from 2000 megawatts in 1984 to 4000 megawatts in 2022. Adelabu made the remark during the visit of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), led by its president, Engineer Margret Aina Oguntala […] The post It took Nigeria 40 years to increase generation from 2000mw to 4000mw – Minister  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG boosts power generation by 2,000MW in two years – Minister

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed that it took Nigeria nearly 40 years to increase its power generation by 2,000 megawatts from 2,000MW in 1984 to 4,000MW by 2022. Adelabu said this feat has been achieved in less than two years of the current administration, with the country experiencing a remarkable surge in Read More

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