Nigeria’s power generation capacity remained significantly underutilised in December 2025, with grid-connected plants operating at just 38 per cent availability. The post Power generation shrinks by 62% as plants operate below capacity appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Read More
DisCos collect N1.13tr in six months amid N314.35b revenue shortfall
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have collected a total of N1.13 trillion from customers during the second and third quarters of The post DisCos collect N1.13tr in six months amid N314.35b revenue shortfall appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Read More
Between Geregu takeover and improved electricity supply
The recent change in ownership at Geregu Power Plc has reignited debate on the imperative of corporate restructuring to improve power supply The post Between Geregu takeover and improved electricity supply appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria Read More
NERC reports 187,000 new electricity connections in two months, notes metering gaps
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that electricity distribution companies (DisCos) installed meters for over 187,000 new consumers in September and October, according to its latest Metering Fact Sheet released on Friday. The report indicates that 80,943 customers Read More
DisCos record N45b revenue shortfall, 81.25% efficiency rate
Latest commercial performance factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that distribution companies The post DisCos record N45b revenue shortfall, 81.25% efficiency rate appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. Powered Read More
FG commits to Siemens power deal, says electricity key to ending poverty
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, in Abuja, restated his administration’s strong commitment to the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), assuring technical partners, Siemens Energy, of full government backing to improve electricity supply and enhance the livelihoods of Nigerians. The post FG commits Read More
Kano, Katsina, Jigawa partner on tri-state electricity market, N50b electrification fund
The governments of Kano, Katsina and Jigawa states have agreed to collaborate on the establishment of a tri-state electricity market, and to acquire equity stakes in Future Energies Africa, the core investor in Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). The post Read More
‘Plant availability, maintenance critical to energy security’
As Nigeria continues to struggle with persistent power outages and low electricity generation, experts have warned that plant availability and effective maintenance remain the country’s weakest links in achieving energy security. The post ‘Plant availability, maintenance critical to energy security’ Read More
‘Why Nigeria’s generators must comply with FGMO’
As Nigeria’s electricity sector prepares for regional integration, the enforcement of the Free Governor Mode of Operation (FGMO) on all grid-connected generators has been described as a decisive regulatory priority. The post ‘Why Nigeria’s generators must comply with FGMO’ appeared Read More
NERC proposes rules to enable solar users sell excess power to grid
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called on Nigerians to provide views on its draft regulations designed to enable solar power users to sell excess electricity back to the national grid. NERC disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, Read More