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Federal Government Establishes New REA Board Under Ayodele Fayose
The Federal Government has inaugurated a new governing board for the Rural Electrification Agency, chaired by former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, to advance electricity access across Nigeria.
Ayodele Fayose Begins Role as Chairman of Rural Electrification Agency
Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose has been inaugurated as the Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency, with a focus on improving power access in rural communities.
Tony Elumelu advocates for Delta state investment and energy sector collaboration
Tony Elumelu endorses Delta State as an ideal investment hub, urging a collaborative effort with the state government to resolve power supply issues and boost local electricity generation.
Femi Falana Opposes Proposed Federal Government Electricity Tariff Hike
Senior lawyer Femi Falana has challenged the government's plan to increase electricity tariffs, arguing that officials must prioritize fulfilling campaign promises of stable power instead of penalizing citizens for sector-wide inefficiencies.
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.
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.