A Sahara Reporters review of data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that 1.9 million customers were delisted from the Commission’s database between March and June 2025. Read More
Nigeria’s electricity market continues to be weighed down by subsidy payments and inefficiencies as taxpayers incurred N514.35 billion to subsidise electricity consumption in just three months, largely driven by high demand from residents of Lagos and Abuja. Read More
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that the Federal Government is moving into the first phase of the Siemens power project, which will add an additional 7,000 megawatts to the national grid and help stabilise electricity supply across the country. Read More
The Federal Government says ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s electricity market are focused on stabilising revenue, improving supply reliability, and upgrading key infrastructure to support industrial growth…. Read More
The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has officially granted power distribution licences to Excel Distribution Company Limited and IE Energy Lagos Limited, marking a major milestone in the state’s journey toward an independent and competitive electricity market. Read More
Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power has said that power sector revenue is expected to exceed N2 trillion, up from N1.7 trillion recorded in 2024. This increase in revenue according to the Minister is driven by the tariff policy reform being implemented by the government. Read More
The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has urged Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to improve further on safety standards at the 565 megawatts (MW) Calabar Power Plant in Odukpani, Cross River State. Read More
The new Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Abdullahi Ramat, has revealed that schools, hospitals and low-income Nigerians will benefit from a tariff relief package under the Electricity Act 2023. Read More
Customers can now apply, process, and purchase a MAP meter only through our new online portal: https://map.kadunaelectric.com/customer Manual applications are no longer accepted.
Nigeria’s power generation companies have raised fresh concerns over the worsening state of the electricity sector, warning that unless the Federal Government urgently implements coordinated reforms, the industry risks deeper deterioration with dire consequences for economic growth, investor confidence, and national development. Read More