The international community and development partners have also shown interest in supporting Nigeria’s energy transition. The World Bank, the African Development Bank, and other multilateral institutions...
NERC reports that DisCos installed 70,888 new meters in August 2025, raising Nigeria’s metering rate to 55.01%. Ikeja, Eko, and Abuja DisCos led performance as NERC...
Electricity is not a privilege it is a basic necessity for modern living and economic development. In Zaria, the worsening power crisis is crippling businesses, deepening...
The company urged customers to verify any prepaid meter initiative before participating. “We urge the public to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of any metering...
Olanrewaju said that the company had advanced its goal of ensuring every customer got a prepaid meter by leveraging various metering initiatives in the power sector.
As of March 31, 2025, only 6.46 million out of 13.76 million registered electricity customers—representing 46.98%—had been provided with meters, leaving over half of Nigerian consumers...
Mbah said that the connection of the new substation to the national grid had enhanced power reliability, diversified transmission routes, and improved emergency response capabilities in...
He also revealed upgrades to the IBEDCPay App and other digital platforms to ease bill payments and service requests. Customers can now make payments through platforms...
Despite these promising moves, outcomes fell far short. Over $16 billion was reportedly invested in the sector under Obasanjo, yet power generation only improved marginally to...
Nigeria’s electricity regulator, NERC, now mandates DisCos to source 10% of their power from embedded generation (like mini-grids), with half from renewables. Tariff reforms, such as...
He would take Abraham to the land being occupied by very powerful, unconquerable nations and tell him to look and...
While external military intervention is often considered vital during crises, achieving lasting peace requires a comprehensive approach that extends far...
I write this with no allegiance to any sect or Islamic school of thought. I am writing because Nigeria may...
Psychologically, this reform carries profound meaning. For decades, many civil servants have relied on office chapels and mosques as emotional...
Nigeria’s debt challenge is not merely a financial problem but a national test of leadership, accountability, and vision. The country...
In large parts of the country, especially the northern and middle belt regions, violence from armed groups, bandits, and insurgents...
Nigeria’s 2025 CGT reform is a commendable step toward a more equitable and efficient tax system. Aligning CGT with CIT,...
Nigeria’s fiscal position remains fragile. Although the debt-to-GDP ratio has improved, the country still spends a massive portion of its...
CAF has revealed the final shortlist for the 2025 Women’s Player of the Year award featuring Rasheedat Ajibade and two...
Anthony Joshua could earn £70m in a proposed professional bout with Jake Paul, as negotiations advance and Netflix eyes broadcasting...
Nigeria’s 4–1 win over Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoffs has drawn praise from Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Minister...
It’s goalless at half-time between Nigeria and Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off in Rabat. Osimhen and...