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As Power Minister, Nigeria Recorded Over 25 Grid Collapses Under Adelabu

Tope SUNDAY Apr 28, 2026 0

…Aso Rock Grid Exit Underscores Power Sector Failure-Experts Nigeria’s power sector recorded more than 25 national grid collapses since August 2023, when Chief Adebayo Adelabu assumed office as Minister of Power, findings by THE WHISTLER have shown. Adelabu, who resigned his ministerial position to contest the 2027 governorship election in…

Stakeholders Seek 16-Week Maternity, Two-Week Paternity Leave

Tope SUNDAY Apr 27, 2026 0

Parents, advocates, and policy stakeholders under the Nigerian Women in Leadership Coalition (WIL Coalition) have called for urgent national reform of Nigeria’s parental leave system, They described the current framework as unequal,…

Nigeria

Court Awards N1.6m Damages Against Health Facility Over Unremitted Pensions

Tope SUNDAY Apr 24, 2026 0

A National Industrial Court of Nigeria Lagos Division has awarded N1.6m damages against a health Facility, Dr Physiq Global Health & Wellness Ltd, over its failure to comply with provisions of the Pension Reform Act 2014 by not…

Nigeria

My Exit Not The End Of Housing Reforms — Dangiwa

Tope SUNDAY Apr 23, 2026 0

The immediate past Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, on Thursday, expressed optimism about the future of the nation’s housing sector. He spoke in Abuja during his formal handing over of…

Nigeria

UPDATED: Adelabu Resigns As Power Minister To Contest Oyo Guber Election

Tope SUNDAY Apr 22, 2026 0

…Seeks Recapitalisation Of Power Distribution Firms The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Wednesday, resigned his appointment, ending days of speculations of his desire to contest the Oyo State Governorship election. …

Nigeria

NERC Launches Probes AsTCN Assets Suffer Explosion, Theft

Tope SUNDAY Apr 20, 2026 0

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) recorded ten incidents of infrastructure damage in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). According to NERC's 2025 Q4…

Nigeria

Lagos, 14 States Gain Electricity Regulatory Powers

Tope SUNDAY Apr 15, 2026 0

Nigeria’s power sector is experiencing a historic decentralisation as Lagos, Enugu, Edo and 12 other states have now assumed control of their electricity markets under the Electricity Act 2023. This marks a major shift from a centrally…

Nigeria

Three Countries Owe $9.5m Electricity Bill, FG Covers N418.8bn Subsidy

Tope SUNDAY Apr 15, 2026 0

Three international bilateral electricity customers under Nigeria’s power market failed to fully settle their bills in the fourth quarter of 2025, a report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has disclosed. …

Nigeria

N139bn Revenue Loss Hits DisCos Despite 323,864 New Meters

Tope SUNDAY Apr 14, 2026 0

Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded revenue leakages in the fourth quarter of 2025, despite the rise in metering installations during the period. The Q4 report released by theNigerian Electricity…

Nigeria

NERC Releases Mini-Grid Rules To Fast-Track Rural Electrification

Tope SUNDAY Apr 13, 2026 0

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Monday released its Mini-Grid Regulations 2026 to reshape Nigeria’s off-grid electricity landscape and accelerate power access in underserved communities. The new regulation,…

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