electricity

The Digest: Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri has sparked intense online backlash after denying knowledge of President Tinubu's 2022 campaign pledge on electricity. Host Seun Okinbaloye confronted Omokri with Tinubu's promise: "If I cannot give you power in four years, don't vote for me when I...

The Digest: Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has opened up about the crushing burden of electricity costs in Nigeria, revealing he spends up to ₦40,000 daily to keep his home powered. Speaking on Africa Independent Television (AIT), Edochie broke down his expenses: "I pay ten thousand...

The Digest: The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) is mobilizing its members nationwide for a possible strike next week following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government without resolution of grievances. In a January 26 letter to the Minister of Power, the...

The Digest: Nigeria’s national power grid collapsed on Friday, January 23, 2026, for the first time this year, causing a total blackout across the country. According to data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), power generation dropped to zero megawatts, and load allocation to...