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Delta State reveals strategy to activate 3,000MW power capacity and draw investment
Delta State has unveiled a roadmap to utilize 3,000 megawatts of power capacity by establishing new regulatory agencies and inviting private sector investment.
Femi Falana Opposes Proposed Electricity Tariff Increase
Senior advocate Femi Falana has challenged the federal government's planned electricity tariff hike, arguing that authorities must first ensure reliable service before requesting higher payments from citizens.
Former TCN Chief Usman Mohammed Identifies Causes of Nigeria’s Power Instability
Former TCN Managing Director Usman Mohammed blames systemic government errors, corruption, and the appointment of incompetent officials for Nigeria's enduring electricity shortages.
Decade-long investment fails to revitalize Nigeria’s power grid
Despite N10 trillion in investments over the past 13 years, Nigeria's power sector continues to face severe generation stagnation and a massive liquidity crisis, prompting a new government reform agenda.
Power Minister Confirms No Current Plans for Electricity Tariff Hikes
Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe announced that the Federal Government will not increase electricity tariffs, focusing instead on infrastructure audits and grid reliability.
Clarifying Power Minister Joseph Tegbe’s Recent Electricity Tariff Remarks
Analyst Gaffar Tunde corrects misinformation regarding Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe’s recent press briefing, clarifying the government's strategic focus on infrastructure audits and grid stability over alleged tariff hikes.
Nigerian Government Plans to Eliminate Electricity Subsidies by 2027
Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe says the federal government will phase out power sector subsidies by 2027 to resolve mounting debt, while maintaining that electricity services and current tariffs will remain stable.
Nigeria Targets 2027 for Ending Electricity Subsidies
Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe announced that Nigeria will phase out electricity subsidies by 2027 to stabilize the sector, while confirming there are no current plans to increase consumer tariffs.
Power Minister Joseph Tegbe Rejects Electricity Tariff Hike Plans
Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe has clarified that the federal government is not planning to increase electricity tariffs, prioritizing service improvements and metering instead.
House of Representatives Push for Finalization of NDPHC Transmission Line
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has directed the NDPHC to complete the stalled 330kV transmission line project in Akwa Ibom to boost power supply and economic development.