43 h. ago Nigeria’s power crisis deepens as Geregu, Transcorp gas debts hit N216bn

Nigeria’s persistent power sector woes are worsening, with fresh data showing that Geregu and Transcorp Power now owe gas suppliers read more Nigeria’s power crisis deepens as Geregu, Transcorp gas debts hit N216bn

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6 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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9 d. ago Forensic performance audit necessary to revamp energy sector –CIFCFIN

The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), has said for Nigeria to experience sustainable power supply, the energy sector needs a comprehensive forensic performance audit. The proposed audit would cut across financial management, operational performance, resource allocation, infrastructure management, asset integrity and value for money. The CIFCFIN’s President and Chairman, […] The post Forensic performance audit necessary to revamp energy sector –CIFCFIN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Epileptic electricity: FG to inject 1,900MW solar power into grid

•Govt sets 8,000MW power goal by 2027, taps private sector for grid expansion The Federal Government has revealed plans to construct modular solar power plants with a combined capacity of 1,900 megawatts for the 19 northern states, as part of efforts to boost renewable energy adoption and expand the national grid. It also disclosed its Read More

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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 Contributions To 6,000MW Target: NDPHC MD Gets Young Achiever Award

The managing director and chief executive officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije, has been recognised as the Young Achiever of the Year at the 2025 Energy Times Awards for her dedication to achieving the sector-wide goal of 6,000 megawatts in power generation. Organisers of the award noted that Adighije was […]

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1 week ago GenCos Raise Alarm Over N4trn Unpaid Invoices, Says Shutdown Imminent

Nigeria’s electricity generation companies (GenCos) have raised the alarm over an impending collapse of their operations due to the crippling debt of over N4 trillion owed to them by the federal government. The debt, comprising legacy obligations and unpaid subsidies for 2024, was severely undermining the power sector’s ability to function optimally. The Board of […]

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1 week ago $1trn economy: CBN insists banking sector essential to power Nigeria’s growth

…says investors responding to FX stability Abuja|| As the race for bank recapitalisation intensifies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) read more $1trn economy: CBN insists banking sector essential to power Nigeria’s growth

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2 w. ago Enugu issues 5MW power licence, boosts private sector participation in electricity market

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has issued a fresh 5MW power generation licence to Tempo Power Solutions Ltd to establish a gas-fired plant. This marks another step toward the state’s vision of energy independence. The development brings the total licensed generation capacity under the EERC to 15MW, following the historic transfer of regulatory […] The post Enugu issues 5MW power licence, boosts private sector participation in electricity market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NISO Will Drive Transparency, Efficiency In Power Sector – Gbeleyi

The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Ayodeji Gbeleyi, has lauded the establishment of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) as a transformative milestone in Nigeria’s power sector reform journey. Speaking during the NISO Board’s inauguration ceremony yesterday in Abuja, Gbeleyi described the event as a “significant milestone in the ongoing reform […]

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2 w. ago TCN Unbundling: FG Unveils Board, Mgt As NISO Begins Operations

In a move to enhance the efficiency and reliability of Nigeria’s power sector, the federal government has inaugurated the board and management of the Nigerian Independent System Operator of Nigeria Limited (NISO), marking the commencement of its operations. This follows the unbundling of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) into two separate entities namely  the […]

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2 w. ago Niger Delta: Coalition tasks FG on review of NDDC, PAP activities 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   A Niger Delta based group, the South South Revolutionary Coalition (SOSORC) has charged the Federal Government to review the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Presidential Amnesty Program (PAP), as well as other interventionist programs in the region, to ensure that there are in line with […] The post Niger Delta: Coalition tasks FG on review of NDDC, PAP activities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s AI market projected to hit USD $434.4 million by 2026 – Report

Corporates charged to explore opportunities We want to make Nigeria Africa’s fintech powerhouse- Remita By Henry Uche Poised to make Nigeria Africa’s fintech powerhouse, Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL), in a report from a survey titled Unlocking the Power of AI in Nigeria’s Fintech Sector, said Nigeria’s AI market is projected to reach USD $434.4 […] The post Nigeria’s AI market projected to hit USD $434.4 million by 2026 – Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG Moves To Address Energy Crisis In Public Hospitals, Sets Up Special Committee

The federal government has inaugurated an Implementation Committee for the National Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector, aiming to address the persistent electricity challenges in public healthcare facilities. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, highlighted the urgent need for sustainable power […]

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4 w. ago Tinubu at 73: Presidential aide applauds interventions in education, youth empowerment 

Tribune Online Tinubu at 73: Presidential aide applauds interventions in education, youth empowerment  The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement, Hon. Sunday Asefon, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the development of education, describing it as a crucial step towards shaping the nation’s future, empowering young Nigerians, and ensuring a brighter tomorrow. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja to commemorate Tinubu’s […] Tinubu at 73: Presidential aide applauds interventions in education, youth empowerment  Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Stakeholders to address regulatory hurdles, drive investment in energy sector

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigeria’s power sector has long grappled with regulatory bottlenecks and investment constraints, raising concerns over the slow pace of reforms needed to ensure a reliable electricity supply. Given this, stakeholders including industry leaders, policymakers, and investors are set to lead discussions on addressing these challenges at the inaugural Future of Power (FOP) […] The post Stakeholders to address regulatory hurdles, drive investment in energy sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Stakeholders set to tackle regulatory inefficiencies in power sector

By Chukwuma Umeorah Stakeholders, including industry leaders, policymakers, and investors in Nigeria have raised concerns over the slow pace of reforms needed to ensure a reliable electricity supply in the country. They noted that the country has grappled with regulatory bottlenecks and investment constraints and they are set to lead discussions on addressing regulatory inefficiencies […] The post Stakeholders set to tackle regulatory inefficiencies in power sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Power sector liquidity crisis needs presidential intervention – NDPHC

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited, Jennifer Adighije has stated the need for a presidential intervention to address the severe liquidity crisis plaguing the power sector. She said the intervention should begin with the settling of over N4tn owed to power generating companies and facilitating funding for ongoing projects to Read More

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