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Veteran Broadcaster Temisan Okomi Reportedly Dies at 53

KEY POINTS Reports of Temisan Okomi’s death emerged on social media but remain unconfirmed. ...

ADC Warns Tinubu of Possible 2027 Defeat Over Rising Hardship

KEY POINTS ADC warns Tinubu risks losing the 2027 election due to worsening hardship...

Nigeria Metering Rate Hits 57 Percent But Millions Still Waiting

Nigeria's electricity firms installed 677,942 meters in 2025, pushing the national metering rate to 57.27 percent, but roughly 5.2 million customers still have no meter.

Nigeria’s Power Debt Jumps To N6.5 Trillion As Unpaid Bills Threaten FG Bond Plan

Nigeria’s power sector debt climbs to N6.5 trillion as GenCos get partial payments, putting pressure on the government’s bond plan.

Gencos Push Back Against Nigeria’s Debt Proposal

Gencos reject a federal proposal to forfeit 50 percent of their N5 trillion debt, raising fresh concerns over Nigeria’s fragile power market.

GenCos Lose N2.3 Trillion to Stranded Power Capacity

Nigeria’s power producers have lost over N2.3 trillion to stranded capacity caused by persistent grid failures and weak market structures

Nigeria Issues ₦4 Trillion Bond to Clear Power Sector Debt

Nigeria rolls out a ₦4 trillion bond to settle GenCos’ arrears, restore electricity market stability, and revive investor confidence in the power sector

Transcorp Power Reports 38 Percent Revenue Jump

Transcorp Power posts 38 percent revenue growth and 17 percent profit rise, reflecting higher power generation, cost efficiency, and expanding asset base.

Grid Collapses Attributed To Vandalism, Maintenance Issues

Vandalism and maintenance problems are to blame for Nigeria’s frequent grid collapses, says Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, who has a committee suggesting tweaks.

Investigating the recent power outages across Nigeria

Nigeria's power sector faces ongoing outages, infrastructure deficits, and gas supply shortages, hindering economic growth and daily life.

Electricity Tariff Hikes: What Nigerians Are Saying

Tariff hikes deepen frustration as Nigerians face rising energy costs and unreliable service, straining households and businesses alike.

Power Outages Halt Businesses Across Northern Nigeria

Frequent power outages have stalled businesses across Northern Nigeria, causing high operational costs and revenue losses as reliance on diesel generators rises.

IBEDC Sacks Kingsley Achife as Acting Managing Director, Appoints Francis Agoha

IBEDC appoints Francis Agoha as new Acting Managing Director, replacing Kingsley Achife to drive improvements in electricity distribution and service reliability.

FG Commits N130bn to Clear Power Sector Gas Debt

The Nigerian Government announces a N130 billion payment to settle debts with gas suppliers, aiming to enhance stability and reliability in the power sector.

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Veteran Broadcaster Temisan Okomi Reportedly Dies at 53

KEY POINTS Reports of Temisan Okomi’s death emerged on social media but remain unconfirmed. ...

ADC Warns Tinubu of Possible 2027 Defeat Over Rising Hardship

KEY POINTS ADC warns Tinubu risks losing the 2027 election due to worsening hardship...

JAMB releases 2026 UTME results, warns on fraud

JAMB has released 2026 UTME results for 632,788 candidates who sat Thursday's exam, warning against score manipulation as arrests are already underway.

Jilli airstrike resident says he lost six brothers as over 100 bodies recovered and buried

A Jilli community resident says he lost six brothers in the military airstrike and that over 100 bodies recovered from the market have already been buried.