The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced plans to add 150 megawatts of electricity to Nigeria’s national grid before January 2025. Speaking on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Adelabu said this move is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the fragile and aging grid. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat … Read more
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to restoring electricity across Northern Nigeria, where 17 states have faced power outages due to extensive vandalism of transmission lines. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced that full power restoration would be achieved within 14 days, with partial restoration expected in the next three days. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to develop an independent super grid across the states to enhance power reliability. Following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu disclosed that the President has directed the acceleration of repair efforts to restore electricity in northern Nigeria, which has recently experienced widespread … Read more
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday, said electricity would be restored to the 17 northern states that have experienced outages due to the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line. Adelabu stated this while addressing State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. He explained that the power supply disruption … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says he is ot happy over the blackout in the northern parts of the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line was recently vandalized, leading to a total blackout in about 17 northern states. Following the ugly development, President Tinubu on Monday met with the Minister of Power, … Read more
Nigeria’s national grid has experienced yet another collapse, marking the third incident in just one week. The latest failure occurred early Saturday morning, plunging numerous states into complete darkness. Data from the Nigerian System Operator’s portal (niggrid.org) indicated that as of 9:20 AM today, the grid recorded zero megawatts (MW), exacerbating the ongoing power crisis … Read more
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that many Nigerians have stopped complaining about the high cost of petrol because they are no longer solely reliant on generators for electricity. Speaking during his keynote address at the 2024 Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference in Lagos, Adelabu addressed the theme, “Breaking Barriers in the New … Read more
The Federal Government, via the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has announced an investigation into the causes of the recent multiple power grid disturbances that occurred on Monday and Tuesday. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, clarified that what occurred was not a complete grid collapse but rather a “trip-off.” EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba … Read more
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to invest 800 million dollars in the construction of sub-stations and distribution networks as part of the Presidential Power Initiative, PPI. The Special Adviser, Media and Strategic Communication to the Minister of Power, Mr Bolaji Tunji, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest … Read more
The Federal Government has unveiled the preliminary draft of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan (NIEP-SIP), a crucial initiative aimed at addressing the pressing challenges within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. This policy is designed to steer the nation toward a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive energy sector that meets the needs of … Read more
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the Nigerian government, including the federal and state governments, plans to spend N100 billion in finance to import electricity meters into the country amid metering gap challenges. Adelabu disclosed this while addressing broadcasters in Ibadan, Oyo state recently, noting that this was the Presidential Meter Initiative program. EDITOR’S … Read more
Hon. Victor Nwokolo, Chairman of the House Committee on Power, emphasized that electricity tariff increases must be fair and just. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, stated that higher tariffs under band A reduced the electricity subsidy from N3 trillion to N1 trillion. Nwokolo stressed that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) must follow regulatory due … Read more
Most Complaining About Tariff Hike Don’t Pay Bills – Minister. New tariff reduces Band A costs by 30-40%. Tariff aims to alleviate economic challenges, disputes cost increase claims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has asserted that the Nigerians complaining about the recent tariff increase for Band A customers are primarily those … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has unbundled the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by establishing the Nigerian Independent System Operator of Nigeria Limited (NISO). NERC made this known in a circular dated April 30. TCN is expected to transfer all market and system operation functions to the new company. … Read more
Customers not enjoying 20 hours of electricity supply won’t pay new tariff Minister cites harsh economic realities as reason to halt proposed tariff hike Government implementing new policy to rescue struggling power sector Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has pledged that customers who do not currently have access to … Read more
Senate Summons Power Ministry, NERC Over Electricity Tariff Increase Chairman Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe expresses concern over persistent power challenges Investigative hearing scheduled for April 29, 2024, to address recent tariff hike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate Com\mittee on Power has called upon the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the leadership of the National … Read more
Nigeria Targets 6,000MW Power Generation in Six Months Minister Outlines Plans to Boost Electricity Supply Improved Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Promised Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the lingering challenges in Nigeria’s power sector, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost the country’s electricity generation to an unprecedented 6,000 … Read more
Major Highlights Of Minister Of Power’s Press Briefing In Abuja. Highlights include subsidy reduction, metering gaps, and infrastructure challenges. Tariff adjustment aims to address liquidity issues and incentivize improved service delivery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Friday, gave necessary insight into his ministry’s activities and the plans of the … Read more
NLC clarifies Tinubu and Ministers not responsible for 240% electricity tariff hike. World Bank and IMF identified as driving forces behind increase. Upah condemns hike, predicts negative consequences for businesses and economy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has clarified that neither President Bola Tinubu nor Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, are … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the restoration of the national electricity grid following a sudden collapse that plunged the nation into darkness on Thursday, 28th March 2024. The grid failure, which occurred on Thursday, resulted in widespread power outages across the country, raising concerns among millions of … Read more