National Grid
NERC: States Reducing Electricity Tariffs Must Bear Subsidy Costs
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has declared that any state government choosing to slash electricity tariffs must be prepared to fund the resulting subsidy, stressing that no state has jurisdiction over the national grid or power stations operating under federal licences. The regulatory body issued this warning in response to the Enugu State Electricity […]
Blackout Hits Nigeria as National Grid Collapses, Causing Widespread Blackout
Nigeria’s national grid experienced a system disturbance on Friday, March 7, 2025, causing widespread power outages, especially in Lagos. This incident occurred despite the Federal Government’s celebration of a historic rise in power generation to 6,000MW. According to reports, power generation suddenly dropped below 1,000MW at 2 pm, down from 4,000MW earlier in the day. […]
LECAN Blame Quackery for Frequent Grid Collapse
The organization attributed the problem to the existence of poor electrical installations and the employment of staff who lacked the necessary qualifications. In response to the frequent failure of the national grid, the Licenced Electrical Contractors of Nigeria (LECAN) has pointed the finger of blame at quackery and other unethical techniques. LECAN denounced the ongoing […]