As the Federal Government commissioned a 3.1 megawatts of solar hybrid power plant for the nation’s premier military institution, the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), in Kaduna, the Commandant of the academy, Major General AK 7Ibrahim and other stakeholders of the institution could not curtail their joy for overcoming one of the most challenging issues facing […]
On a busy street in Benin City, shopkeepers once went about their day under the shadow of broken concrete poles and dangerously sagging low-voltage lines. Few stopped to consider the risk, but for the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), it was an accident waiting to happen. After inspections and an enforcement directive, the poles […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced the commemoration of its 20th Anniversary, marking two decades of dedicated service in regulating and shaping the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).The anniversary commemoration reflected the Commission’s remarkable journey. This starts from the early challenges of its establishment, through the regulation of the unbundled power sector, the privatisation […]
Across Nigeria, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) faces an escalating crisis of illegal encroachment on transmission Rights-of-Way (RoW). The transmission corridors intended to be clear zones for transmission lines have become bustling hubs of unauthorized human activities. Trading activities, residential buildings, and even industrial operations such as block molding and gas-refill plants have sprung […]
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the conduct of a comprehensive National Energy Survey using the Multi-Tier Tracking Framework (MTF) in Nigeria.The MoU formalises a strategic partnership between the two Federal Government agencies to provide mutual collaboration and technical […]
The National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) has begun another impactful capacity-building program; Gas Turbine Operators Training for Pacific Energy Company staff drawn from the Olorunsogo and Omotosho Power Plants.This intensive two-week training program is designed to strengthen the technical competence of plant operators, improve operational efficiency, and support sustainable power generation in Nigeria.Training […]
The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) have announced a joint action plan to strengthen safety, enforce standards and regulations, and enhance metering accuracy across the country’s power sector. In his welcome address, the Managing Director of NISO, Engr. Abdu Mohammed reaffirmed NEMSA’s vital role in enforcing technical […]
The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) has intensified its nationwide monitoring, testing, and inspection of electrical installations to guarantee the safety, stability, and reliability of power networks across the country.In one of such recent field operations, NEMSA officials carried out inspections on the Afikpo 33kV feeder at the Nibo Injection Substation in Ebonyi State, […]
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has recorded a major milestone in the nation’s power sector with the successful execution of a four-hour grid synchronisation test between Nigeria and the West African Power Pool (WAPP) interconnected system. Conducted on 8 November 2025, the achievement marks Nigeria’s strongest demonstration yet of operational readiness for regional grid […]
Engr. Aliyu Tukur Tahir, has successfully completed his statutory tenure as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA). Engr. Tahir, whose tenure of office formally came to an end on 31st December 2025, has handed over to the most senior officer, Executive Director, Corporate Services, Dr. Utsu P. Ashibel, […]
President Bola Tinubu has reconstituted the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), appointing the immediate past Vice Chairman, Dr. Mulisiu Oseni as the substantive Chairman. This follows the Senate’s confirmation of its members on December 16, 2025. President Tinubu charged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the board members to deepen and consolidate […]
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has successfully completed and commissioned a 100 kWp solar mini-grid in Damau, a rural community in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State, marking another milestone in the Agency’s mandate to expand sustainable energy access and improve socio-economic growth in underserved and underserved communities across Nigeria. The Damau mini-grid, delivered […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) held a public consultation on the Draft Net Billing Regulations at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, marking the final stage of an extensive nationwide stakeholder engagement process conducted in partnership with GIZ and the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP). During the session, EMRC delivered a detailed presentation on the draft […]
In a bid to enhance access to reliable electricity for the people of Kaduna State and its environs, the Chairman of Kaduna Electric Distribution Company (KAEDCO), Mr. Aminu Suleiman, alongside the Managing Director, Dr. Umar Abubakar Hashidu, paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Engr Jennifer Adighije FNSE, FCIML, FNIEEE, and […]
The Management of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), led by the Executive Director of Transmission Service Provider (TSP), Engr. Dr. Oluwagbenga Ajiboye inspected the ongoing construction work at the Abuja Independent Power Plant Project Phase One in Gwagwalada, Abuja, today, 18th February, 2026. The visit to the plant site was aimed at assessing the project’s […]
The National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) was conceived in 2004 as a bold, fast-track, government-funded initiative to rapidly expand Nigeria’s electricity generation, transmission, and distribution capacity. At its heart was a mission to strengthen the national grid while promoting rural electrification, energizing host communities, and preparing the power sector for private-sector participation, as outlined in […]
The Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) continues to progress under the mandate of Mr President to expeditiously deliver improved power supply to industrial clusters, households and businesses.Key representatives of the project implementation team met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide a comprehensive progress update. The high-level briefing served as a strategic review of Phase 1, […]
The success of large-scale infrastructure does not just depend on steel and wires; it depends on the people who live alongside them. Recognizing that community members are the primary experts on their own customs, challenges, and needs, FGNPC has placed community engagement at the heart of its Phase 1 project preparations.As FGNPC kickstarts its first […]
Modernizing Nigeria’s Power Grid—The air in Nigeria crackles with more than just heat; it’s the constant, frustrating tension of energy insecurity. For too long, the national power grid has been a symbol of fragility, its frequent collapses acting as a brake on a nation bursting with potential. Electricity, the very lifeblood of modern civilization, has […]
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria – FGN Power Company, in collaboration with Siemens Energy, has successfully commissioned a 63MVA, 132/33kV Mobile Substation at the Eleyele Transmission Substation in Ibadan, Oyo State. This significant milestone marks a key step in the implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s power infrastructure. This new substation will significantly […]
In preparation for the successful implementation of the #PPIPhase1 projects, FGNPC and Siemens Energy commenced crucial feasibility studies, engineering designs, and site planning for the New Abeokuta Transmission Substation on the 9th of April 2025. This initiative aims to significantly improve electricity supply to industries in Abeokuta and along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway and its environs.
Abuja, Nigeria – The Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) continues to progress under the mandate of Mr President to expeditiously deliver improved power supply to industrial clusters, households and businesses. FGN Power Company has successfully received ten (10) power transformers and ten (10) mobile substations from Siemens Energy. These are being deployed at key sites across the […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Power Company, in collaboration with Siemens Energy, on Friday commissioned two 63MVA, 132/33KV mobile substations at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, and Saapade, Ogun State. This milestone is a key advancement in the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), which aims to modernize Nigeria’s power infrastructure. At separate commissioning events, […]
The FGN Power Company welcomed the House of Representatives Committee on Power for an oversight visit. The committee was briefed on the current status of the PPI, ongoing projects, achievements, and the challenges facing FGNPC as a Special Purpose Vehicle implementing the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI).
31st July 2024 – Abuja, Nigeria The Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) continues to progress under the mandate of Mr President to expeditiously deliver improved power supply to industrial clusters, households and businesses. FGN Power Company has successfully received ten (10) power transformers and ten (10) mobile substations from Siemens Energy. These are being deployed at […]
The inaugural meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Power Sector Working Group, led by the Ministry of Power, aimed to address cross-sector issues crucial for providing reliable and sustainable electricity access in Nigeria. The working group, which includes critical stakeholders from various sectors, is set to meet quarterly. Key Issues Discussed: The meeting concluded with a call […]
Power Africa Coordinator Richard Nelson, Chief of Party for the Nigeria Power Sector Programme (NPSP) Mr Tunde Gbajumo, and MD/CEO of FGN Power Company (FGNPC) Mr Kenny Anuwe visited the Apo Transmission Substation to inspect the 60 MVA Power Transformer deployed by FGNPC. The main objective of the visit was to engage with the Apo […]
