Nigeria’s National Grid Restored After Tuesday Disturbance — NISO THE Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced the full restoration of the national electricity grid following a system disturbance that plunged parts of the country into darkness on Tuesday morning. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday evening, NISO confirmed that […]
Nigeria’s Power Grid Fails Again, Second Collapse Recorded in 2026 NIGERIA’S already fragile power sector suffered another setback on Tuesday as the national electricity grid collapsed for the second time in 2026, triggering a nationwide blackout. Real-time data from the grid showed that power generation fell to zero megawatts, leaving all 11 electricity distribution companies […]
Voices from the Ground Businesses Struggling Under Epileptic Power Supply SMALL business owners across parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are raising alarm over worsening electricity supply, warning that prolonged outages are pushing many enterprises to the brink of collapse. From welders and cold room operators to fashion designers and petty traders, residents say […]
Nigeria at a Critical Energy Crossroads NIGERIA may be on the verge of squandering a rare strategic advantage in the global energy market as policy failures and regulatory bottlenecks continue to limit the performance of the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery, according to energy expert Abdulrazaq Hamzat. Hamzat, Executive Director of the Foundation for Peace […]
Nationwide Outage Hits Power Supply NIGERIA’S national electricity grid collapsed on Friday afternoon, marking the first system failure recorded in 2026 and plunging large parts of the country into darkness. The collapse triggered a complete shutdown of power supply across the country, raising fresh concerns over the fragility of the nation’s electricity infrastructure. Data obtained […]
Africa’s Minerals Power the Clean Energy Era AS the world accelerates the transition to low-carbon energy systems, Africa is emerging as a critical supplier of the minerals that make clean technologies possible. A report by the African Energy Chamber projects that global demand for critical minerals could increase five-fold by 2035, driven by renewable energy […]
Nigeria Included in $50m Solar Agriculture Programme THE World Bank has approved $50 million to scale up solar-powered agricultural solutions in Nigeria and five other African countries, as part of a broader effort to combine clean energy access with food production. The programme is designed to increase farm productivity, reduce post-harvest waste and […]
FG Issues Stern Warning to DisCos THE Federal Government has outlawed all charges for electricity meter installation, cautioning electricity distribution companies and installers that any violation would attract prosecution. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced the decision in Lagos during an inspection of newly imported smart meters under the World Bank-funded Distribution Sector Recovery […]
AEDC Restores Power After Water Disruption Sparks Public Outcry ABUJA Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has restored electricity supply to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board following widespread complaints over disruptions to water supply in parts of Abuja. The power distributor said the reconnection was ordered after appeals from residents and stakeholders who expressed concern […]
By SANI BATURE TENSIONS are rising in Abuja following the disconnection of power supply to several FCTA agencies by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over outstanding electricity bills. The blackout, now entering its fourth week, affects critical institutions, including the FCT Water Board, hospitals, and public schools. Engr. Ayuba Usman, Director of the Department […]