The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Tayo Aduloju, has expressed concern over the slow pace of digital adoption by electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and government …
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Adelabu Raises Alarm as Power Subsidy Hits ₦200 Billion Monthly, FG Owes GenCos ₦4 Trillion
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has again raised concerns over the growing cost of electricity subsidies in Nigeria, warning that the current approach is not sustainable. According to …
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Nigeria cuts electricity subsidies by 35% after tariff hike
The Federal Government says it has successfully reduced electricity subsidies by 35% following a new electricity tariff hike that was introduced last year for high-power consumers. Nigeria’s Minister of Power, …
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Power Minister Says FG Will Pay N2tn Out of N4tn Debt to Gencos Before 2025 Ends
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the Federal Government plans to pay N2 trillion out of the N4 trillion it is owing to electricity generation companies (Gencos) before …
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Nigeria Secures $500 Million World Bank Loan to Boost Economic Resilience
In a bid to tackle pressing economic challenges, Nigeria has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to support its Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. …
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Federal Government Allocates N471.69 Billion for Electricity Subsidies in Q4 2024
The Federal Government of Nigeria has provided N471.69 billion in subsidies to support the nation’s electricity sector during the fourth quarter of 2024. This subsidy accounts for approximately 57% of …
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FGN announces takeover of four underperforming DISCOs
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it has completed the takeover of four struggling distribution companies, Kaduna, Kano, Ibadan, and Port Harcourt DISCOs This was announced by the …