May 21, 2025ConcessionDistributionEnergy TransitionGenerationNewsPowerSustainabilityTechnologyTransmission

Adelabu blames DisCos for power sector setback, seeks NASS’ support to sanction underperformers

    … says Northern DisCos remit just 30% in Q4/24, Abuja DisCo covers 85% of payment …  Eko, Ikeja DisCos power Southern remittance with 70% share Oredola Adeola Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, has blamed DisCos for failing…

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May 21, 2025DistributionEnergy TransitionGenerationNewsPowerTransmission

Sanwo-Olu swears in Odubiyi, 4 others as pioneers of Lagos Electricity Regulatory Commission

Oredola Adeola Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in Engr. Abimbola Odubiyi as Chairman/Non-Executive Member, along with four other members, of the newly constituted Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). This was the highlight of the swearing-in of…

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May 13, 2025DistributionGenerationImpactNewsPower

FG to take over two underperforming DisCos between May, August 2025 

… deploys Japanese International Cooperation Agency’s power sector proposal PHEDC, JEDC may emerge as potential candidates –Advisors Reports reveals   Oredola Adeola This was disclosed in a statement obtained by Advisors Reports through Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and…

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May 9, 2025DistributionEnergy TransitionGenerationGreen FinanceImpactNewsPowerReviewSolarSpecial ReportSustainabilityTechnology

Despite similar population, economic size, Pakistan’s solar capacity surges: lessons for Nigeria

Pakistan climbs to 4,124 MWp solar capacity as 155% electricity tariff hike drives mass adoption Nigeria trails with 385.7 MWp despite $470bn GDP, population, as growth remains donor-driven By Oredola Adeola Pakistan, with a population of over 240 million, Gross…

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May 7, 2025DistributionEnergy TransitionGenerationNewsPowerRenewablesSustainabilityTransmission

Ageing workforce: Adelabu approves training of 1,200 electrical engineers over next 10 years

… prioritizes local contractors under ‘Nigeria First’ policy Oredola Adeola The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has directed the training of at least 1,200 electrical engineers over the next decade and emphasized the prioritization of local contractors in line…

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May 5, 2025DistributionEnergy TransitionFinanceGasGenerationNewsPowerTransmission

Tinubu to clear N4 trn GenCos debt within six months — Adelabu

… Minister mulls electricity subsidy removal, urges Nigerians to embrace cost-reflective tariffs Oredola Adeola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to address the N4 trillion debt owed to the Generating Companies of Nigeria (GenCos), with payment of the outstanding balance…

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March 24, 2025DistributionEnergy TransitionGenerationNewsPowerRenewablesTransmission

FG to learn from Egypt’s energy model for stable, affordable power supply

…. Egypt calls for activation of MoU with Nigeria to bridge metering gap, enhance energy collaboration Oredola Adeola The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to learning from Egypt’s experience in energy generation, transmission, and distribution to ensure reliable, stable,…

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March 6, 2025DistributionGenerationImpactNewsPowerTransmission

Nigeria hits power generation milestone: 6,003MW available, 5,801.84MW peak evacuation, 128,370.75MWh daily output

“FG must clear N1.94trn tariff shortfall, N2trn legacy debt to sustain power sector gains – Adelabu Oredola Adeola Nigerian power sector achieved a record available power generation of 6,003 megawatts (MW), the highest in the nation’s history, followed by another…

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January 24, 2025DistributionEnergy TransitionFinanceGenerationNewsPowerSabotageSecurityTechnologyTransmission

N8bn in 2025 budget for anti-vandalism campaign on radio, TV, newspapers, billboards, others – Power Minister says

… funds to strengthen community advocacy, technology, CSR projects in host communities Oredola Adeola Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, has clarified the N8 billion allocation in the 2025 budget appropriation for the Ministry of Power, was specifically dedicated to funding…

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January 20, 2025DistributionGenerationNewsPowerTransmission

Over 20 transmission towers vandalized between January 10-17, 2025

…TCN decries worsening security situation as vandals, black market buyers escalate sabotage …130 transmission towers destroyed by vandals, bandits between Jan.13-Dec 18, 2024 -Advisors Reports’ check Oredola Adeola Nigeria’s power sector is grappling with a significant challenge as over 20…

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