Punch Newspapers’ decision to sell its fairly used generator has sparked mixed reactions online. While some Nigerians joked that power supply has improved, others blamed economic hardship. Many speculated on alternative energy adoption as the reason. The debate highlights Nigeria’s ongoing struggles with electricity and financial survival.
Punch Newspapers has put up a fairly used generator for sale, inviting interested buyers for inspection at its Port Harcourt office. The listing, which was shared on social media, quickly gained widespread attention, drawing humorous and critical reactions from Nigerians.
Many commenters speculated on the reason behind the sale. Some sarcastically suggested that Punch no longer needed the generator due to Nigeria’s “improved power supply.” Others claimed that economic hardship had forced the media house to offload assets. One user quipped, "A whole national newspaper has turned to WhatsApp TV."
Political debates also surfaced in the discussion. Supporters of the current administration used the sale as evidence that electricity supply had improved nationwide, while skeptics dismissed such claims, arguing that Nigeria’s power challenges persist.
Beyond the jokes, some social media users pointed out that businesses are increasingly shifting to alternative energy sources like solar power, possibly prompting Punch’s decision to sell the generator. Others suggested that the company might be upgrading to a more efficient model.
