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FG boosts power generation by 2,000mw in 2 years — Minister

FG boosts power generation by 2,000mw in 2 years — Minister

ABUJA-Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said yesterday it took Nigeria nearly 40 years to increase its power generation from 2,000 megawatts in 1984 to 4,000MW by 2022. Adelabu, who disclosed this when he received members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, led by the President, Margaret Oguntala, on a courtesy visit to his office …

FG unveils electricity policy to boost power supply

FG unveils electricity policy to boost power supply

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Thursday formally unveiled the Nigeria Integrated Electricity Policy in Abuja. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Friday, the policy, developed through a collaborative effort involving local and international stakeholders, aims to establish a sustainable and inclusive electricity sector in Nigeria. The unveiling, organized by …

TCN Needs ₦2.8trn for 149 Power Projects, Says Minister

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) requires approximately ₦2.8 trillion to execute 149 electricity transmission projects nationwide, according to Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power. Adelabu disclosed this during budget defense sessions with power sector committees at the National Assembly, highlighting the substantial funding needed to address Nigeria’s electricity challenges. “For the TCN alone, we will need about ₦2.779 trillion to enable …