Despite promises from the Ministry of Power that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would meet with electricity generation companies over the N4.7 trillion debt owed to them, nearly two months have …
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EconomyELECTRICITYEnergyGOVERNMENTNigeria
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EconomyELECTRICITYEnergyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTInfrastructureNigeria
FG’s Debt to Power Sector Hits ₦982.4bn as Electricity Subsidy Rises in First Five Months of 2025
The Federal Government’s unpaid subsidy to electricity distribution companies has risen to ₦982.4 billion as of May 2025, showing a ₦5.3 billion increase or 2.7% in just five months. This …
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DevelopmentEnergyGOVERNMENTInfrastructurePolicies
NERC Introduces Transmission Infrastructure Fund with N2.17/kWh Levy to Boost Nigeria’s Power Sector
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has taken a major step to improve electricity supply in the country by setting up a Transmission Infrastructure Fund (TIF). This new initiative is …
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EconomyELECTRICITYEnergyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureINVESTMENT
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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EconomyEnergyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureNigeriaWestern Africa
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 …