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FCCPC Advocates for Standardized Consumer Safeguards Amid State Power Market Expansion
The FCCPC is pushing for a unified regulatory framework to protect electricity consumers as states begin managing their own power markets under the 2023 Electricity Act.
Public Outcry: Nigerians Challenge Potential Electricity Tariff Hikes Amid Persistent Power Failures
Nigerians are pushing back against potential electricity tariff increases, citing the government’s failure to improve power supply or address systemic sector inefficiencies.
Nigeria Wastes 62,400GWh of Power as Gas Flaring Surges by 18.6 Percent
Nigeria recorded a 18.6 percent increase in gas flaring between 2024 and 2025, resulting in 62,400 GWh of lost electricity generation potential and $2.2 billion in wasted resources.
Adamawa community members demonstrate at YEDC office over prolonged power outage
Residents from Girei Local Government Area held a protest at the YEDC headquarters in Yola to demand an end to a two-month blackout.
FESTAC community demands end to power crisis and billing issues in 48-hour deadline
Take Back FESTAC residents marched to the EKEDC headquarters in Lagos to protest eight months of power outages and unreasonable estimated billing, giving the company a 48-hour ultimatum to restore supply.
Adamawa community members protest at YEDC office over ongoing power failures
Residents from Girei and Song blocked the YEDC headquarters in Yola to demand an end to a two-month-long power outage that has disrupted local livelihoods.
Atiku Claims Tinubu is Now Implementing His Old Energy Plan
Atiku Abubakar asserts that the current government is only now adopting his two-decade-old strategy for decentralizing Nigeria's power sector to solve electricity shortages.
Energy Expert Alleges Government and DisCos Plotting Tariff Hike to Enrich Themselves
Energy expert Pricewill Okorie claims the Nigerian government and electricity distributors are raising tariffs to enrich themselves rather than improving power sector performance.
YEDC Warns Customers Against Fraudulent 20 Percent Electricity Bonus Claims
YEDC has cautioned customers to disregard a viral scam promising a 20 percent bonus on electricity recharges, urging them to use only authorized payment channels.
Former TCN Chief Urges Meritocracy and Stable Policy to Resolve Nigeria’s Power Crisis
Former TCN boss Abubakar Atiku-Tambuwal asserts that Nigeria's power sector requires merit-based leadership and consistent policy to overcome deep-rooted systemic failures.