Nigerian Youths Protest Over Lack of Electricity as They Clamor for Tinubu to Fulfill His Promises

Residents in Lagos took to the streets on March 12 to protest the persistent electricity crisis affecting homes and businesses. Chanting “give us light,” the youths said worsening outages have increased living costs and disrupted daily activities across the state. In a notice issued on March 11, Ikeja Electric blamed the situation on gas supply... Read More

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FAAN to Raise Cargo Charges from February 2026 After a Two-Decade Freeze

January 30, 2026

Don’t mind PDP, they cannot even provide electricity to roast boli – Tinubu

At a rally for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River state on Tuesday, APC presidential candidate Bola Tinubu criticized the country’s foreign currency (FX) rate management system. The rally was held at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar, the capital of Cross River. Taking shots at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku... Read More

Deep Dive

2023 elections, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, atiku abubakar, calabar, Cross River, Electricity, Naira depreciation, Naira redesign, PDP, tourism, UJ Esuene Staduim

April 21, 2022

Improving Africa’s electricity predicament with decentralised energy solutions

Solar power as a solution for Africa’s electricity muddle Over six decades after Nigeria, sitting treacherously on its age-long tag as the giant of Africa gained independence from British rule, it still struggles to provide regular, uninterrupted electricity for its 200million-strong population. This is despite many government efforts that include an investment of 2.74trillion naira... Read More

Opinion

Electricity, electricity in Africa, Havenhill Synergy Limited

December 20, 2017

This new power generation plan by the NNPC is good but will it come to pass?

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has laid out plans to construct three power plants to generate about 4,600 megawatts in the Northern part of the country. The power plants, to be located in Abuja, Kaduna and Kano, would rely on gas supplies from the proposed Ajaokuta-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano, AKK, Gas Pipeline project. NNPC’s Group Managing Director,... Read More

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December 8, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 8th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: “You’re right, Nigerian youth have been taken for granted” | Atiku replies I Go Dye NERC rolls out strict penalties for electricity theft Tiwa Savage, Timi Dakolo, Seyi Shay, others to perform at The Future Awards Africa 2017

Cover Stories

atiku abubakar, Electricity, I Go dye, NERC, Seyi Shay, TFAA, Timi Dakolo, tiwa savage, YNaija Cover

November 14, 2017

The Thread: “Azura-Edo is not a tax evation scheme” | Eyo Ekpo’s refutes #Paradise papers

In its latest investigative series called Paradise Papers, Premium Times named Azura-Edo, Nigeria’s largest Independent Power Plant, as “a huge suction pipe set up to siphon millions of tax-free dollars through a network of Mauritius-incorporated offshore shell companies”. Mr Eyo O. Ekpo, Former Attorney General of Cross River state and former Commissioner of Market Competition... Read More

Opinion

Azura-Edo, Electricity, IPP, nigeria, The Thread

August 9, 2017

How N11trn electricity fund was looted under Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan – SERAP

A report by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has alleged that N11trn meant for the provision of electricity was diverted under ex-presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan. The report which was released on Wednesday in Lagos also disclosed that Nigeria has lost N20tn in the next 10 years, due to corruption in the... Read More

The News Blog

Electricity, fund, Goodluck Jonathan, Musa Yar'Adua, N11 trillion, olusegun obasanjo, SERAP

July 24, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode says Lagos plan to generate 3000 Mega Watts of power underway

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said his administration has already embarked on reform aimed at generating 3000MW of power within the next few years, adding that the initiative, which is on course, would go a long way in scaling up the State’s economy and make life more comfortable for the people. Speaking in... Read More

The Alausa Blog

Electricity, Governor Ambode, lagos state, Mega watts

July 18, 2017

Accept the reality of tariff review, Fashola urges Nigerians

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, says Nigerians must accept the reality of an electricity tariff review so power can be better. In an interview with Thisday, Fashola urged Nigerians to ask that meters be supplied instead of getting court injunctions against tariff review. “If we want to experience reliable electricity, we must... Read More

The News Blog

babatunde Fashola, Electricity, NEPA, PHCN, Power

July 14, 2017

Opinion: Petrol cars will vanish globally in 8 years? What will Nigeria do?

by Amarachi Obiego – US REPORT BY STANFORD PROFESSOR The first thought that flashed into my mind when I saw this headline on my newsfeed was: “Oh my God! Nigeria!” Then I started to have spasms of panic attacks. OK, it wasn’t that dramatic – but I was terrified. I clicked to open the page... Read More

Opinion

Electric cars over petrol cars, Electricity, Global forecasts, Nigeria's economy, opinion

July 14, 2017

How Jonathan reversed electricity tariff to get votes – Fashola

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said former President Goodluck Jonathan reversed electricity tariff to get votes. Fashola said this on Thursday while speaking at a public lecture organised by the department of economics, University of Lagos. He said the privatisation of the power sector was deceptive. The minister noted that the... Read More

The News Blog

babatunde Fashola, Electricity, Goodluck Jonathan, tariff

July 12, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Nigeria is fortunate to have a leader like Buhari – Osinbajo | You can’t continue to subsidise electricity | GenCos tell FG | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Nigeria is fortunate to have a leader like Buhari – Osinbajo – YNaija You can’t continue to subsidise electricity | GenCos tell FG – YNaija ‘Kwara Central group announces plan to recall Saraki’ – YNaija Suicide bombing attacks ‘kill 11’ in Maiduguri – YNaija Senate passes bill... Read More

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Bukola Saraki, Electricity, GENCOs, President Muhammadu Buhari, senate, The YNaija Tracklist, Yemi Osinbajo

July 9, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: These Twitter users’ replies to Sen Murray-Bruce’s common sense post give us joy

We didn’t want to be the ones to tell Senator Ben Murray-Bruce that this Twitter gra gra is not his real job. You can’t be forming sense-full, oversabi on Twitter and turning Silento on the House floor. While we consciously avoided the topic, other Nigerians stepped in, dragged Senator Bruce to the center stage and served him... Read More

The Legislative Blog

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May 9, 2017

You have no excuse for not satisfying consumers, Fashola blasts power firms

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola on Monday told power distribution companies (DisCos) that Nigerians were tired of excuses over lack of electricity. The minister told the DisCos to stick to the terms of their licences and implement their remittance obligations without complaints. Fashola spoke in the Plateau State capital during the monthly... Read More

The News Blog

babatunde Fashola, consumers, DISCOs, Electricity, power firms

April 22, 2017

Dele Momodu: We must begin to think big

BY DELE MOMODU Fellow Nigerians, let me start this epistle by congratulating the Ministry of Transport especially the Aviation Department of that Ministry for completing the overhaul of the runway of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja ahead of schedule, even if it was only by one day. It is indeed remarkable that the work... Read More

Opinion

APC, Buhari, corruption, Dele Momodu, Electricity, opinion, PDP

March 22, 2017

Opinion: Dear President Buhari, here are four ways to turn around the Nigerian economy

by Ogunyemi O.O Dear Mr President, I welcome you back home from your vacation in London. I am happy to see you address the nation once again; may God grant you good health to lead the nation. Now that you are back Sir, I’ll like to share some things with you that I think can... Read More

Opinion

agriculture, economy, Electricity, nigeria, Nigeria Police Force reform, opinion, Osinbajo

March 21, 2017

NNPC targets 4000Mw electricity generation in 10 years

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it plans to generate about 4, 000 megawatts (Mw) of electricity over the next 10 years. NNPC Chief Operating Officer (COO), Gas and Power, Engr. Saidu Mohammed said this at the 2017 retreat of the Autonomous Business Unit (ABU), Gas and Power, in Kaduna on Monday. He... Read More

The News Blog

10 years, 4000Mw, Electricity, nnpc

Nigerian Youths Protest Over Lack of Electricity as They Clamor for Tinubu to Fulfill His Promises

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day| Discos Threaten to Strike Over Alleged Unlawful Military Attacks on its Electricity Workers

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | TCN Reveals Power Supply to Lagos Reduced by 350MW Over Faulty Transmission Lines

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | UCH Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | JAMB Sets 320 as Minimum Pass Mark for Under-16 University Candidates

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Police Officers Tighten Security Ahead of October 1 #FearlessOctober Protest

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Don’t mind PDP, they cannot even provide electricity to roast boli – Tinubu

Improving Africa’s electricity predicament with decentralised energy solutions

This new power generation plan by the NNPC is good but will it come to pass?

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 8th of December

The Thread: “Azura-Edo is not a tax evation scheme” | Eyo Ekpo’s refutes #Paradise papers

How N11trn electricity fund was looted under Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan – SERAP

[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode says Lagos plan to generate 3000 Mega Watts of power underway

Accept the reality of tariff review, Fashola urges Nigerians

Opinion: Petrol cars will vanish globally in 8 years? What will Nigeria do?

How Jonathan reversed electricity tariff to get votes – Fashola

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[The Legislative Blog]: These Twitter users’ replies to Sen Murray-Bruce’s common sense post give us joy

You have no excuse for not satisfying consumers, Fashola blasts power firms

Dele Momodu: We must begin to think big

Opinion: Dear President Buhari, here are four ways to turn around the Nigerian economy

NNPC targets 4000Mw electricity generation in 10 years

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