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Power for Few, Darkness for Many: Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis and the Aso Rock Disconnect
By William Emmanuel Ukpoju
In a country where access to stable electricity remains one of the most critical determinants of economic growth and quality of life, Nigeria’s power sector continues to struggle under the weight of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria’s Power Sector in Peril: N6Trn Debt and a Fragile Grid
By Anscella Obike
Nigeria’s electricity industry is once again under intense scrutiny as rising debt, weak generation levels and structural bottlenecks threaten the stability of a sector central to economic growth. Despite years of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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N6.5trn Debt Piles Up in Nigeria’s Power Sector
By Anscella Obike
Nigeria’s electricity sector continues to grapple with deep-seated structural and financial challenges, with recent data indicating a sharp deterioration in its balance sheet. As the Federal Government advances!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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N6.43trn Power Push Gets FEC Nod
By Anscella Obike
Nigeria’s electricity sector is witnessing a surge of activity as the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a massive N6.43 trillion ($4.29 billion) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment package designed!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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REAN, Ministry Drive Clean Energy Push
By Anscella Obike
The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has unveiled a new policy brief calling for naira-denominated concessionary financing to support renewable energy developers and consumers as part of wider efforts!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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How Gas Prices and Exchange Rates Deepen Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis
– Examining the economic fault lines between energy pricing, subsidy sustainability and public welfare
By Anscella Obike
A City Running on GeneratorsAt exactly 8:45 p.m., the streetlights in Jabi blink out again. The hum of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Clearing the Wires: Nigeria’s N4 Trillion Power Debt Gamble
By Silverline Ifeanyi Martins
Nigeria, long plagued by erratic power supply, has launched a bold initiative to restructure a staggering N4 trillion (~$2.61 billion) in outstanding debts owed to power generation companies. The!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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REA Launches N500m Asset Firm toUnlock N1 Trillion Green Investments
Abba Aliyu
By Patience Chat Musicg
In a major step towards expanding energy access and decarbonising its power sector, Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has signed a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ten!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Africa’s Clean Energy Gap Threatens Global Climate Goals
… Despite soaring global investment in renewables, Africa receives just 2 per cent
—raising urgent questions about equity, access, and climate justice
By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor
Arecent report from the International Energy!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria’s Electricity Subsidy Saga and the Looming Tariff Hike
By Patience Chat MosesFor many Nigerians, the experience of electricity is a frustrating cycle of darkness punctuated by fleeting moments of light. Amidst this reality, a silent and often misunderstood mechanism has been at play:!-->!-->!-->…
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