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Governor Aiyedatiwa Enacts New Electricity Sector Law in Ondo
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa signed the Ondo State Electric Power Sector (Amendment) Law of 2026 to modernize the state's power framework, establish regulatory bodies, and mandate infrastructure protections.
Ivrogbo-Irri residents protest deteriorating infrastructure and decade-long blackout
Residents of the Delta State community Ivrogbo-Irri are calling on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to fix their broken road and restore electricity after 15 years of darkness.
NERC Replaces Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company Board with Interim Management
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has disbanded the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company board due to persistent operational and financial failures, appointing a seven-member interim team to oversee management.
NERC Removes Kaduna Disco Board Amid N456bn Debt Crisis
NERC has dissolved the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc board due to a N456.5 billion debt and persistent operational failure, appointing an interim board to oversee the transition.
Fayose attributes Nigeria’s population surge to inadequate power supply
Rural Electrification Agency chair Ayodele Fayose claims that a lack of electricity leads to higher birth rates by limiting evening entertainment options for residents.
Power supply returns to Abia following seven-day blackout
Electricity service has been reactivated across parts of Abia State following a week-long shutdown caused by gas supply issues.
Nigerian Government Denies Immediate Electricity Subsidy Removal Amid Public Skepticism
The Nigerian government has walked back reports of immediate electricity subsidy removals and tariff increases, focusing instead on infrastructure improvements amid growing criticism from experts and struggling small business owners.
Aba Power Expects Power Return Following Gas System Fixes
Aba Power anticipates full electricity restoration by week's end after securing necessary replacement parts to resolve gas supply disruptions.
Nigerian Power Consumers Invoiced N208.15 Billion for May Electricity
According to NERC data, Nigerian electricity distribution companies improved their revenue collection efficiency in May 2026, gathering N208.15 billion despite a decline in billing efficiency.
Abia Lawmakers Demand Answers Following Six-Day Power Outage in Aba
Abia State lawmakers visited Aba Power Limited to confront the firm over a six-day blackout that has paralyzed local businesses and households, citing gas supply issues as the primary cause.