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The Digest:

Two weeks after Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu promised Nigerians "improvements in supply," citizens across the country report that the electricity situation has barely changed. From Abuja to Lagos, Delta to Imo, residents describe prolonged outages and brief, inconsistent supply. One resident asked: "Are we getting what we're paying for?" Meanwhile, President Tinubu approved N3.3 trillion to settle power sector debts, but experts question whether earlier promises were ever implemented.

Key Points:
  • Power generation remains around 4,000MW, far below what 200 million people need.
  • Nigeria loses an estimated N40 trillion annually due to poor electricity supply.
  • Power bank rental businesses have emerged in 11 states as a coping mechanism.
  • Experts say the N3.3 trillion may be political posturing ahead of elections.
  • The minister had blamed gas supply constraints and technical issues.
Sources: Vanguard, Punch