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FG Plans $2bn Spending on East-West Super Grid, Set to End Unreliable Power Supply in 3 Years

FG Plans $2bn Spending on East-West Super Grid, Set to End Unreliable Power Supply in 3 Years

The federal government has said that it is planning to invest $2 billion in an East-West super grid to strengthen Nigeria’s electricity transmission network and increase its capacity to 19,000 megawatts, with a three to…

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Expert suggests second 330 kV gateway to Ibadan to boost power supply

Expert suggests second 330 kV gateway to Ibadan to boost power supply

IMMEDIATE past Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ibadan branch, Ibraheem Folarin Bello, has recommended infrastructure boost for the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) through the installation of a second 330 kV gateway to Ibadan…

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IBEDC harps on collaboration at 17.7MW mini-grid project groundbreaking in Ibadan

IBEDC harps on collaboration at 17.7MW mini-grid project groundbreaking in Ibadan

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), Mr Deolu Ijose, has said the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-Up (DARES) interconnected mini-grid project provides an important platform for collaboration…

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Power sector will witness visible improvement – Minister

Power sector will witness visible improvement – Minister

Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe on Monday assured that the country will witness tremendous visible improvement in the electricity supply and infrastructural development. Tegbe stated this while speaking to journalists shortly after his swearing-in ceremony…

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Adelabu resigns as power minister, eyes Oyo Governorship Race

Adelabu resigns as power minister, eyes Oyo Governorship Race

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned his position in the Federal Government to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State. In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola…

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INEC FIXES FEBRUARY 20, 2027 FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

INEC FIXES FEBRUARY 20, 2027 FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 20, 2027, with governorship and state Houses of Assembly polls scheduled for March 6, 2027. The…

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OLUBADAN GOES TOUGH ON LAND-GRABBERS, HANDS OVER SUSPECT TO DSS

OLUBADAN GOES TOUGH ON LAND-GRABBERS, HANDS OVER SUSPECT TO DSS

The battle against land-grabbing in Ibadan took a new dimension on Tuesday when a suspect (name withheld) was handed over to the Oyo State Directorate of State Security Service, DSS by  the Olubadan of Ibadanland,…

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National grid bounces back after crashing to 39MW

National grid bounces back after crashing to 39MW

Nigeria’s fragile power system suffered yet another collapse yesterday, with real-time data from the national grid showing electricity generation plunging to an alarming 39 megawatts (MW). However, it has been fully restored and the electricity supply returned to…

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OLUBADAN IS NEW CHAIRMAN, OYO STATE TRADITIONAL COUNCIL

OLUBADAN IS NEW CHAIRMAN, OYO STATE TRADITIONAL COUNCIL

The dust over the rotational chairmanship of Oyo State Council of Oba’s and Chiefs has been settled by the Oyo State Government. The State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde disclosed this at about 4.08pm on Thursday…

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It is more difficult to be a monarch than be a governor- Ladoja

It is more difficult to be a monarch than be a governor- Ladoja

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has said that it is easier to function as a Governor than function as a monarch. The Olubadan stated this while receiving Oba Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal,the Oniru…

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