Band A Customers to Be Compensated for Poor Service
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it would compensate eligible Band A customers who were affected by “significant generation shortfalls” caused by inadequate gas supply and vandalism of critical gas and transmission infrastructure, between February and March 2026. In a statement released on Thursday, the commission prepaid customers will receive compensation through token credits, […]
You Can Now Sell Excess Solar Power to The Grid – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says Nigerians can now sell surplus energy to the grid under the “Net Billing Arrangement.” The commission made this disclosure in a statement issued on Wednesday. It notified “electricity consumers, distribution companies, renewable energy developers, commercial and industrial customers, and the general public of the commencement of the Net […]
Six TCN Towers Vandalised Along Apir-Lafia 330kV Transmission Lines
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says six towers were vandalised during a heavy rainfall. In a statement issued by its General Manager, Ndidi Mbah, TCN appealed to Nigerians to “report any suspicious activities around transmission installations to security agencies or the nearest TCN office “The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, wishes to inform the […]
Six States to Experience Blackout Due to Grid Maintenance – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria says ongoing grid maintenance will affect power supply to six states across the country. In a statement issued by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the company said the development was due to the “extension of maintenance work on the Jos-Bauchi-Gombe 330kV line.” The statement said, “The Transmission Company […]
Despite $3.6bn World Bank loans, Nigeria’s blackout persists
Over the past 24 years, Nigeria’s electricity sector has received at least $3.6bn in loans from the World Bank, yet millions of its citizens remain in persistent darkness. Many households and businesses have been crippled due to grid collapse, corruption, poor generation, distribution, and transmission, and insufficient maintenance. Data from the World Bank, as reported […]
FG Cancels $717.7m World Bank Loan Amid Power Crisis
Nigeria has cancelled the proposed $717.7 million loan under the World Bank-backed Power Sector Recovery Performance-Based Operation (PSRO). The decision comes at a time when the nation is facing challenges in the electricity sector amid rising tariff deficits, foreign exchange pressures, and persistent operational inefficiencies. In a World Bank restructuring paper, the Federal Government made […]
NDPHC Restores 450MW Power Plant After Three-Year Shutdown
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije, has announced that the Alaoji Open Cycle Plant in Abia State has been restored to the national grid. The 450-megawatt power plant was shut down for three years due to gas supply disruptions and metering disputes. Adighije disclosed this […]
DisCos Meter Over 241,000 Customers in Two Months
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Thursday said electricity distribution companies (DisCos) metered a total of 241,590 customers between January and February. The commission revealed this in a factsheet report shared on its X handle. According to the report, a total of “119,792 customers were metered in January, while 121,798 were metered in February,” […]