News on electricity in nigeria

Here are some recent news updates on electricity in Nigeria:

  1. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,000MW: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,000 megawatts (MW), a significant increase from the 2,600MW recorded in 2020. (Source: Vanguard, March 2023)
  2. FG Launches 2,000MW Solar Power Project: The Federal Government has launched a 2,000MW solar power project in Katsina State, which is expected to increase the country's power generation capacity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. (Source: Daily Trust, February 2023)
  3. Nigeria's Electricity Grid Collapses 12 Times in 2022: The Nigerian Electricity System Operator (NOOSO) has reported that the country's electricity grid collapsed 12 times in 2022, resulting in power outages and disruptions to businesses and households. (Source: The Cable, January 2023)
  4. TCN Completes 330kV Transmission Line in Lagos: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has completed the construction of a 330kV transmission line in Lagos, which is expected to improve power supply to the state and reduce transmission losses. (Source: ThisDay, December 2022)
  5. Nigeria's Power Sector Loses N1.3trn in 2022: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reported that the country's power sector lost N1.3 trillion in 2022 due to inefficiencies, theft, and vandalism. (Source: Punch, November 2022)
  6. FG to Invest N2.5trn in Power Sector in 2023: The Federal Government has announced plans to invest N2.5 trillion in the power sector in 2023, which is expected to improve power generation, transmission, and distribution. (Source: Leadership, October 2022)
  7. Nigeria's Electricity Tariff to Increase by 50%: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced plans to increase electricity tariffs by 50% to reflect the actual cost of generating and distributing power. (Source: The Nation, September 2022)
  8. TCN to Construct 330kV Transmission Line in Abuja: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced plans to construct a 330kV transmission line in Abuja, which is expected to improve power supply to the Federal Capital Territory. (Source: Daily Trust, August 2022)
  9. Nigeria's Power Generation Drops to 3,400MW: The Nigerian Electricity System Operator (NOOSO) has reported that the country's power generation has dropped to 3,400MW due to technical issues and gas supply challenges. (Source: The Cable, July 2022)
  10. FG to Establish 10,000MW Power Generation Capacity: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a 10,000MW power generation capacity in the country, which is expected to improve power supply and reduce reliance on imported electricity. (Source: Leadership, June 2022)

These are just a few of the recent news updates on electricity in Nigeria. The country continues to face challenges in its power sector, including inadequate generation, transmission, and distribution capacity, as well as inefficiencies and corruption. However, there are also efforts underway to improve the sector and increase power supply to meet the growing demands of the country's economy and population.