STAKEHOLDERS DEMAND NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRIALIZATION ROADMAP
Stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to develop a National Renewable Energy Industrialization Roadmap to boost Nigeria’s clean energy sector, support local manufacturing, and expand access to affordable solar energy.
POWER MINISTER FLAGS OFF POWER FORCE PROGRAMME TO TRAIN 5,000 METERING TECHNICIANS
The Federal Government has officially launched the Power Force Programme under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) as part of efforts to bridge Nigeria’s metering gap, strengthen the electricity sector and create jobs for young Nigerians.
AEDC RESOLVES C2 MAITAMA SUBSTATION CRISIS, REPAIR WORKS BEGIN
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, says the dispute over the C2 Maitama Substation has been resolved. The company made the announcement on Monday, saying repair works have commenced to restore electricity to Maitama and surrounding areas.
FG LAUNCHES PROJECT HOOVER SERIES II TO STABILISE NIGERIA’S POWER SECTOR AND ATTRACT INVESTMENT
The Minister of Power, Hon. Joseph Tegbe, says the Federal Government is positioning Nigeria’s electricity market for long-term growth through Project Hoover Series II.
TINUBU APPOINTS FAYOSE REA CHAIRMAN
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 persons into the boards and management of 10 Federal Government’s agencies and commissions
TCN COMMISSIONS 60MVA TRANSFORMER IN YOBE
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has commissioned a new 60MVA, 132/33kV Mobile Power Transformer at its Damaturu Transmission Substation in Yobe State. The transformer was energized at 9:50pm on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
With the new installation, the substation’s total transformation capacity has increased from 120MVA to 180MVA. TCN says this will enhance operational flexibility and reliability at the facility.
NERC JOINS MINISTER TEGBE TO UNITE POWER SECTOR
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, says it fully supports the call by the Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Joseph Tegbe, for greater harmony in the Nigerian Electricity Market. NERC stated this in a press statement issued on the 19th of July 2026.
CONSUMER GROUPS PROTEST EXCLUSION FROM POWER SECTOR REFORM COMMITTEE
The National President of the Electricity Consumers Protection Advocacy Centre, ECPAC, Princewill Okorie, has criticized the exclusion of electricity consumer groups and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC,