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Failing National Grid: Why Nigeria Needs Urgent Reforms Now

Nigeria Targets 8,500 MW Reliable Power Generation in 2026, Projects Underway Nationwide

The National Grid has set an ambitious target of achieving approximately 8,500 megawatts of reliable electricity generation across Nigeria in 2026, officials have confirmed. According to industry sources, multiple power projects are currently ongoing simultaneously in different parts of the country, aimed

January 31, 2026

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Nigeria Grid Collapse Traced to Gombe Substation Fault

Nigeria’s electricity grid disruption on Tuesday was caused by a voltage disturbance at a transmission substation in the north-eastern state of Gombe, the country’s system operator has said. In a statement, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) said the incident did not

January 28, 2026

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Aba Power Resumes Full Operations as Gas Supply Is Restored

Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo), has resumed full electricity supply to customers following the restoration of gas supply to its embedded generation company, Geometric Power Aba Ltd. The disruption, which affected supply from the 188-megawatt power plant located in

January 28, 2026

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Nigeria’s Grid Collapse: More Than a Power Cut

Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed again on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, cutting power across large parts of the country and deepening a sense of exhaustion among citizens for whom blackouts have become a constant feature of daily life rather than an occasional

January 27, 2026

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National Grid Collapses Again, Triggers Nationwide Blackout as TCN Begins Restoration

Nigeria’s electricity grid collapsed on Tuesday morning, plunging the country into another nationwide blackout, with power supply to all 11 electricity distribution companies dropping to zero megawatts. Data from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and industry sources showed that as of

January 27, 2026

We’ll Study Egypt’s Power Generation, Transmission Model – Minister

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Nigeria Bans Charges for Electricity Meters Amid Public Scepticism

Nigeria’s government has ordered electricity distribution companies to stop charging customers for meter installation, warning that officials who demand payment will face prosecution. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced the nationwide ban on Thursday during an inspection of newly imported electricity

January 25, 2026

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2026: Grid Collapse Rekindles Debate Over Nigeria’s Power Sector Failures

The latest collapse of Nigeria’s national electricity grid has once again thrown the spotlight on the country’s persistent power crisis, renewing public debate over leadership, infrastructure, and long-term planning in the electricity sector. The nationwide blackout recorded on Friday marked the first

January 24, 2026

Ikeja, Eko Charge Higher As DisCos Release New Meter Prices

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FG Expands Free Meter Rollout, Cracks Down on DisCos Charging Consumers

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to bridge Nigeria’s electricity metering gap, ordering electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and meter installers to stop charging consumers for meter installations, and warning that offenders will face prosecution. The directive was reiterated on Thursday by Minister

January 23, 2026

Blackout As National Grid Collapses 1st Time In 2025, After 12 Failures In 2024

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National Grid Collapse Again Exposes Fragility of Nigeria’s Power Sector

Nigeria experienced a nationwide power outage on Friday after the national electricity grid suffered a system-wide collapse, plunging cities and communities across the country into darkness in what has been confirmed as the first grid failure of 2026. The disruption occurred at

January 23, 2026

NERC Intervenes in States-DisCos Tariff Dispute, Ex-Chairman, Others Warn of Power Play

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Nigeria’s Power Grid Defends Record as Nigerians Voice Frustration Over Electricity Supply

Nigeria’s national power grid operator has responded to growing public frustration over electricity supply by pointing to a new all-time peak in power generation under the current administration, even as official figures show that the improvement amounts to just 0.24 megawatts over

January 16, 2026

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Nigeria’s Power Supply Fell in December, Testing Public Patience

Nigeria ended 2025 with growing pressure on its electricity regulators after official figures showed a drop in power generation and continued instability on the national grid in December. Prime Business Africa gathered from statements released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

January 13, 2026

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Nigeria Targets 8,500 MW Reliable Power Generation in 2026, Projects Underway Nationwide

Nigeria Grid Collapse Traced to Gombe Substation Fault

Aba Power Resumes Full Operations as Gas Supply Is Restored

Nigeria’s Grid Collapse: More Than a Power Cut

National Grid Collapses Again, Triggers Nationwide Blackout as TCN Begins Restoration

Nigeria Bans Charges for Electricity Meters Amid Public Scepticism

2026: Grid Collapse Rekindles Debate Over Nigeria’s Power Sector Failures

FG Expands Free Meter Rollout, Cracks Down on DisCos Charging Consumers

National Grid Collapse Again Exposes Fragility of Nigeria’s Power Sector

Nigeria’s Power Grid Defends Record as Nigerians Voice Frustration Over Electricity Supply

Nigeria’s Power Supply Fell in December, Testing Public Patience

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