X, formerly Twitter, suffered a severe global outage on January 16, 2026, leaving thousands of users, including in Nigeria, unable to access their feeds. Downdetector recorded over 45,000 reports. Read the full details.
A Nigerian remote worker lost a lucrative Upwork job paying $10/hour after a week-long power outage. She has now installed a solar power system to secure future opportunities. Read her story and reactions.
Residents of Ikpai Ohom and Big Qua Town in Calabar face severe hardship after six months without power due to a failed transformer. They call on Governor Bassey Otu for urgent help.
Nigeria's power plants operated at just 38% capacity in December 2025, highlighting deep structural issues. Read the full NERC report analysis and what it means for the service-based tariff.
IBEDC announces planned 3-hour daily outages for 22 Ibadan communities from Jan 5-9, 2026, due to road construction. See the full list of affected areas and details.
A fire at the IBB Way injection substation in Katsina has disrupted electricity supply to several areas including GRA and Kofar Kaura. KEDCO's team is assessing damage and working on restoration.
Governor Douye Diri pledges independent power plants to end Bayelsa's 29-year blackout. Get details on the new city and stadium projects announced.
Kola Adesina forecasts major growth for Nigeria's power sector in 2026, driven by government reforms, tech innovation, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Read the full analysis.
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri pledges independent power plants by end-January 2026, ending 29 years of blackouts. He made the vow at the Mgbidi 2026 crusade.
Governor Douye Diri asks Bayelsa residents for understanding as the 60MW independent power project faces delays but is over 90% complete. Target inauguration set for February anniversary.
MA'AM Energy Limited becomes the new controlling shareholder of Geregu Power Plc in a landmark $750 million transaction, leading to a complete board overhaul. Discover the details and implications for Nigeria's power sector.
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission outlines the official complaint process for power supply issues. Learn how to escalate from DisCo CCU to NERC Forum for resolution.
Nigeria's national grid collapsed on Monday, December 29, 2025, causing widespread blackouts. Power generation crashed from over 2,000MW to just 140MW. Read the full details and impact.
Nigeria's national power grid collapsed on Monday, December 29, 2025, causing a nationwide blackout after generation crashed from 4,800MW to 139MW. Get the full report.
Nigeria's national electricity grid collapsed on Monday, causing a nationwide blackout as generation crashed from over 2,000MW to just 139MW. Only three DisCos received power. Read the full report.
Nigeria's national electricity grid collapsed on Monday, December 29, 2025, causing a nationwide blackout. Only two distribution companies received power. Read for details and restoration updates.
The Federal Government partners with RSE Energy to deploy off-grid power for industrial clusters, starting with Idu. This aims to cut costs, boost productivity, and enhance Nigeria's industrial competitiveness. Read more.
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu announces gas pipeline repairs will restore electricity nationwide within 48 hours. Read the full details on the grid collapse and regional impacts.
IBEDC apologises for prolonged power outages in Oyo, Ogun, Osun, and Kwara, citing reduced allocation from the national grid. The company is engaging with TCN for a solution. Read more.
IBEDC attributes prolonged power outages in its franchise area to reduced allocation from the national grid. The company is engaging TCN for a solution while cracking down on energy theft.
Jubaili Bros, a key player in Nigeria's power sector, is driving the transition to sustainable energy with solar-hybrid systems and strategic partnerships. Discover how they are redefining reliable power.
Women in Kula, Rivers State, protest lack of electricity and water for over two years despite hosting major oil firms. They plead for government intervention amid a health crisis.
Nigeria's national grid confirms a sharp drop in electricity supply nationwide due to gas constraints affecting generation companies. Learn the impact and historical context of the power crisis.
The Federal Government has commenced settling N185 billion in legacy debts to gas producers. This move, approved by NEC, aims to revitalize the gas sector, improve electricity generation, and stimulate economic growth. Read more.
Political aspirants from Kwara North Senatorial Zone have united to strategize for producing the state's next governor in 2027. They urge unity and commend traditional rulers from other zones for their support.
A Cloudflare network disruption caused brief outages for Truth Social, Canva, and other major platforms on Friday. Service was restored after the company addressed the issue. Read the full report.
The Federal Government has approved N185 billion to pay legacy debts to gas producers, aiming to restore confidence, boost gas supply, and improve Nigeria's electricity generation. Read more.
President Tinubu approves N185bn payment to gas producers to restore supply, boost electricity generation, and rebuild investor confidence in Nigeria's power sector.
FirstPower announces a planned 3-hour power outage in parts of Anambra on Sunday, Dec 7, for a critical transformer upgrade. Details on affected areas and the reason behind the service disruption.
Public affairs enthusiast Yinka Rahman calls for a sane Nigeria through visionary leadership, functional institutions, and citizen accountability. The future demands action.