South-East Counts Cost of Persistent Blackouts THE electricity crisis plaguing Nigeria’s South-East has cost businesses in the region more than ₦28 billion in just three months, according to the South East Electricity Consumers Association (SEECA). The group has now urged governors in the zone to urgently prioritise electricity generation, describing it as the fastest route […]
Regulator Addresses Public Confusion THE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has clarified growing public confusion surrounding the Federal Government’s electricity metering programmes, stressing that not all electricity meters currently being installed across the country are free. The clarification follows recent warnings by government officials against illegal charges by electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and widespread assumptions […]
Idle Meters, Angry Consumers NIGERIA’S electricity metering crisis has taken a troubling turn as tensions escalate between the Federal Government and electricity distribution companies (DisCos) over the slow rollout of prepaid meters—despite millions already procured and paid for. At the centre of the dispute is the likelihood that up to 2.5 million meters could remain […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Nigeria’s Power Grid Suffers Second Collapse in Five Days NIGERIA’S electricity grid was thrown into turmoil again on Tuesday after generation plunged to just 39 megawatts, highlighting deep structural weaknesses in the country’s power transmission system. Although the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) later confirmed that the grid had been restored, business […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Revenue Momentum Shows Opportunity NIGERIA’S 11 DisCos recorded ₦570.25 billion in Q3 2025 revenue, a milestone that reflects rising digital economic activity, increased broadband penetration, and broader dependence on electricity-driven lifestyles—from streaming and cloud computing to fintech transactions and gaming lounges. But the Grid Carries the Burden Although 95.21% remittance performance was […]