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FG to Invest $800 Million in Power Infrastructure, Targets 6,000 MW Capacity by Year-End
The Federal Government has announced plans to invest $800 million in the development of substations and distribution networks as part of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI).
This information was shared in a statement released by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Media and Strategic Communication to the Minister of Power, in Abuja on Sunday.
Tunji highlighted that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed the investment plans during his visit to the TBEA Southern Power Transmission and Distribution Industry in Beijing, China.
The minister is currently in Beijing attending the China-Africa Cooperation Summit, a platform focused on fostering collaboration between African nations and China.
According to Adelabu, the $800 million investment will be split into two equal parts: $400 million will go toward Lot 2, which encompasses the franchise areas of the Benin, Port Harcourt, and Enugu Distribution Companies (DISCOs), while the remaining $400 million will be allocated to Lot 3, covering the franchise regions of the Abuja, Kaduna, Jos, and Kano DISCOs.
Adelabu expressed concern over the frequent rejection of power by DISCOs, a situation that recently caused a significant decrease in Nigeria’s power generation capacity.
The peak generation of 5,170 megawatts fell by 1,400 megawatts due to the inability of distribution companies to efficiently manage the power supply.
Despite this challenge, the minister assured that the government is determined to boost electricity generation and aims to increase capacity to 6,000 megawatts by the end of the year.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to collaborating with international organizations like TBEA to fulfil President Bola Tinubu’s vision for improving the power sector, particularly in transmission, distribution, and the renewable energy segment.
Adelabu reflected on Nigeria’s past struggles with power generation, pointing out that the country was only able to increase its capacity from 2,000 megawatts in 1984 to 4,000 megawatts after more than three decades.
However, under the current administration, there has been notable progress, with power generation rising from 4,000 megawatts to 5,170 megawatts within just a year.
Addressing the long-standing challenges in the sector, the minister emphasized that the fragile and outdated transmission and distribution infrastructure has been a major obstacle to industrial growth.
This outdated system has contributed to the country’s unreliable power supply, affecting households, businesses, and industries alike.
Adelabu noted that more than 59% of industries in Nigeria have opted to remain off the national grid due to its unreliability.
Many of these industries have resorted to self-generation, relying on captive power sources to meet their energy needs.
This situation has further underscored the urgency of improving the country’s power infrastructure to ensure a reliable and sustainable electricity supply across the board.
The Federal Government has announced Thursday as a public holiday in honour of the 2025 Democracy Day celebration. The announcement was made through a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Mrs. Magdalene Ajani, in Abuja.
According to her, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the government and used the opportunity to commend Nigerians for sustaining 26 years of uninterrupted democracy. He noted that June 12 stands as a powerful reminder of Nigeria’s journey toward truth, justice, peace, and a promising future.
Tunji-Ojo also stated the determination and resilience of Nigerians over the past two decades and reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s dedication to upholding democratic values built on the freely expressed will of the people.
WAEC has debunked rumours that the English Language paper written on May 28 was cancelled. The exam, part of the ongoing WASSCE for school candidates, faced serious delays at several centres across the country. In some places, the paper meant to start by 9 a.m. didn’t begin until late at night, leaving students to write under poor conditions, with many using phone flashlights and torchlights to read their questions.
WAEC explained that it received reports of a possible paper leak and had to act fast to protect the credibility of the exam. But contrary to claims making rounds on social media, the council made it clear the paper was not cancelled. In a statement by Moyosola Adesina, the acting Head of Public Affairs, WAEC said a press release dated May 30 announcing the cancellation was fake and not from the council.
She said WAEC doesn’t know where the false information came from, but suspects it was shared by individuals trying to create panic and damage the council’s image. The Head of WAEC’s National Office, Amos Dangut, also commented on the situation, saying the late-night exams held in some areas were far below the council’s standards.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, for a private meeting at his Lagos residence on Monday. The governor was joined by his older brother, prominent businessman Chief Adedeji Adeleke, and his son, the internationally popular Afrobeats star David Adeleke, better known as Davido.
The visit was confirmed by President Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, who shared the news on X the following day. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, accompanied by Chief Adedeji Adeleke and Afrobeats superstar Davido, at his Lagos home,” Olusegun posted.
So far, no details have been shared about the purpose of the meeting, and neither the Presidency nor the Adeleke family has made an official statement. Photos from the gathering have appeared online, offering a rare glimpse into the private talks between the President and the Adeleke family.
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