19 h. ago Coleman launches fibre optic cable factory to power Nigeria’s digital economy

…FG to partner Coleman on deployment of 90,000km of fibre optic cables – Minister … Tinubu congratulates Coleman on 50th read more Coleman launches fibre optic cable factory to power Nigeria’s digital economy

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35 h. ago World Bank calls for stronger laws to stabilise Nigeria’s power sector reform

“The role of the regulator in providing transparent and balanced service to both consumers and utilities is central...

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59 h. ago NERC celebrates 20 years of regulating, advancing Nigeria’s electricity sector

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the commemoration of its 20th anniversary to mark two decades of dedicated service in regulating and shaping the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). Established on 31 October 2005 under the Electric Power Sector Reform Act (EPSRA) 2005, now replaced by the Electricity Act 2023, NERC has played […]

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59 h. ago NERC reaffirms commitment to consumer protection, power sector reforms

"The Commission remains steadfast in its mission to regulate the electricity supply industry in the public interest...

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3 d. ago Power sector reform: FG set new recapitalisation target for DisCos

“Through tariff policy reforms which enabled cost-reflective tariffs for select consumers, supply reliability has improved...

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4 d. ago Government Seeks Solution To Generation Companies’ Debt, Liquidity Issues

The federal government has called on power sector stakeholders to evolve a lasting structural solution to the over N4 trillion debt owed to Generation Companies (GenCos) and the persistent liquidity challenges facing the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Power, Mahmuda Mamman, who made this call in Abuja on […]

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4 d. ago UPDATED: Tinubu set up committee to pay power sector’s outstanding debts

President Bola Tinubu has set up a committee to pay the outstanding debts owed to power Generation Companies (GenCos) and Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country...

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4 d. ago BREAKING: Tinubu set up committee to pay power sector’s outstanding debts

President Bola Tinubu has set up a committee to pay the outstanding debts owed to power Generating Companies (GenCos) and Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country.

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8 d. ago FG promises conducive environment for private energy investors

As part of efforts to ensure that the current reforms being undertaken in the sector yield maximum results, the Federal Government has promised to provide the enabling environment for private sector participation in the power sector.

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9 d. ago Power Ministry Backs Nigeria Energy Confab On Reforms, Technologies For Reliable Future

The 12th edition of the Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference, West Africa’s most influential energy event, which will gather industry professionals, will focus on unlocking the capital, policy reforms, and technologies needed to build a more reliable and sustainable power sector. The event, which holds from October 28 to 30, 2025, in Lagos, is organised […]

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9 d. ago Nigeria Energy 2025 to rally investors, policymakers for power sector reform

Local and international energy stakeholders are set to converge on Lagos for the 12th edition of the Nigeria Energy Exhibition read more Nigeria Energy 2025 to rally investors, policymakers for power sector reform

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9 d. ago Net billing regulation key to attracting private investment in power sector – NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said that the Net Billing Regulation is a critical tool in aligning Nigeria read more Net billing regulation key to attracting private investment in power sector – NERC

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1 week ago Katsina, Kano, Jigawa Governors Forge Regional Alliance On Power

To strengthen regional cooperation on electricity access and sustainability, the governors of Katsina, Kano and Jigawa states have agreed to form a united front in driving power sector reforms in Northern Nigeria. Leading the Katsina delegation, Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda joined his counterparts in Marrakech, Kingdom of Morocco, for a two-day high-level strategic meeting […]

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2 w. ago Power Gap: How Eunisell Interlinked delivers reliable industrial and energy sector engineering solutions

Electricity is the lifeblood of any modern economy, powering industries, enabling commerce, and driving innovation. In Nigeria, this vital resource read more Power Gap: How Eunisell Interlinked delivers reliable industrial and energy sector engineering solutions

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2 w. ago Federal Government, GenCos Seal Framework For ₦4tn Power Sector Debt Repayment Plan

  The Federal Government and electricity generation companies (GenCos) have finalised the implementation framework for the ₦4trillion Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan — a landmark initiative approved by President Bola Tinubu to restore financial stability, unlock private investment, and ensure reliable power supply across Nigeria. The framework, concluded at a meeting held in Abuja […]

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3 w. ago SEC, Law Firm On Driving Infrastructure Development Through Islamic Finance

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Metropolitan Law Firm and the planning committee for the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) have signed a partnership to provide a transformative platform for developing innovative, ethical, and sustainable financial solutions to power Africa’s infrastructure and real sector growth. Both organisations said they will drive […]

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3 w. ago Electoral reform: Jonathan, Osinbajo, Obi, others set for National Summit in Abuja

From Idu Jude Abuja Prominent Nigerians including former President Good Luck Jonathan, former Vice- President Yemi Osinbajo, the 2,023 Presidential candidate for the Labour party Mr. Peter Obi, Dr Oby Ezekwesili Dr. Usman Bugaje, Professor Pat Utomi, and others, will on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Abuja, kickstart national political summit, which will birth a […] The post Electoral reform: Jonathan, Osinbajo, Obi, others set for National Summit in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Niger Delta Power MD Lauds Tinubu’s Approval Of N4trn Legacy Debt Defrayment

The managing director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s commitment to revamping Nigeria’s power sector, following his recent approval of the defrayment of the N4 trillion legacy debts owed to generation companies (GenCos). Recall that in July 2025, President Tinubu met […]

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3 w. ago Power sector records N49bn revenue gap as Ikeja leads, Jos lags

Liquidity challenges in Nigeria’s electricity market persisted in July 2025, as the country’s 11 distribution companies (DisCos) and Aba Power read more Power sector records N49bn revenue gap as Ikeja leads, Jos lags

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3 w. ago We’re monitoring remaining banks to ensure full recapitalisation compliance – CBN

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it is closely monitoring banks yet to meet the recapitalisation target to ensure full compliance with the regulatory directive aimed at strengthening the nation’s financial system. Acting Director, Corporate Communications of the Bank, Mrs Hakama Ali, disclosed this during the CBN Special Day […] The post We’re monitoring remaining banks to ensure full recapitalisation compliance – CBN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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