By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent POWER GENERATION is set to improve as had started within the last two weeks from March 28 to April 10, 2026, the Federal Government has said. Saying it is set on his commitment to delivering on its promises to Nigerians, a release signed by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent AN ESTIMATED N187bn revenue loss has been recorded in Nigeria’s power sector following an increase in unbilled electricity supply, industry data show. The data indicate that a significant portion of electricity generated and distributed during the period was not billed to end users. Industry fig...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent POWER AVAILABILITY nationwide is expected to improve within the next 24 to 48 hours following a significant drop in generation caused by the recent explosion on the Escravos Lagos gas pipeline, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has said. The operator disclosed this in a statement ...
By Owei Lakemfa ALIKO DANGOTE has become the first African-born billionaire to reach and surpass a $30 billion net worth. This October, 2025, with a new valuation gain of $430 million, he achieved a net worth of $30.3 billion. But his on-going quixotic contestations with the Nigerian Constitution and the United Nations Universal Declaration of...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter STRATEGIC REFORMS within Nigeria’s power sector have gathered new momentum as the Federal Government (FG) intensifies efforts to deliver stable and reliable electricity supply across industrial clusters and households nationwide. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, stated that the current reforms under ...
By Emeka Monye AS I reflect on my high school days, the figure of the principal looms large in my memory. The principal was an all-powerful entity, revered and feared in equal measure. Students would instinctively straighten their posture and comport themselves whenever the principal strolled along the veranda, eyes scanning for any signs of ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent STRONGER COLLABORATION between Nigeria’s power and health sectors came under focus at the First National Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector, as the Federal Ministry of Power announced new measures to ensure reliable electricity supply across hospitals and healthcare facilities...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter Residents of Ogun State can soon expect a major boost in power supply, as Governor Dapo Abiodun confirmed that the 30-Megawatt power plant in Onijanganjangan, near Ewekoro, will be ready for commissioning in just eight weeks. His announcement follows the Governor’s inspection of the plant, wh...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS in Band A have experienced a significant reduction in operating costs despite the recent tariff increase, according to Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Speaking at the 8th Africa Energy Marketplace forum in Abuja, Adelabu emphasized that the new tariff structure has ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government of Nigeria has announced an ambitious goal of generating 10,000 megawatts through the Sustainable Power and Irrigation Project for Nigeria (SPIN) in partnership with the World Bank. The project aims to maximize the use of existing storage facilities for both irrigation and hydropo...
