The Honourable Minister of Power Chief Olasunkanmi Joseph Tegbe has announced Nigeria’s groundbreaking step toward industrial and energy transformation with the launch of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest off-grid solar project. The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the Niger State Government and Abuja Steel Mills Limited, a subsidiary of African Industries Group, is leading the…
Lagos, Nigeria – June 15, 2026 – The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called on local and international investors to embrace sustainable financing models for the electrification of Nigeria’s healthcare facilities, describing the sector as one of the most compelling investment opportunities on the African continent. The call was made by Honourable Minister…
Abuja, June 9, 2026 – The Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has officially assumed office, pledging to strengthen collaboration, improve governance, and enhance accountability across Nigeria’s electricity value chain in line with the Federal Government’s objectives for the sector. Speaking during his m meeting with Chief Executive Officers and Heads of Agencies…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER PRESS RELEASE Nigeria Powers Ahead: Federal Government Hands Over 6MW Ikere Gorge Hydropower Project to Quaint Energy Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria – January 31, 2026 – The Federal Ministry of Power has officially handed over the 6-Megawatt Ikere Gorge Hydropower Project in Oyo State to Quaint Energy Limited, signaling a new…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER PRESS RELEASE Abuja, Nigeria – January 31, 2026 – The Honourable Minister of Power Chief Adebayo Adelabu has inaugurated the Steering Committee of the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) program, a landmark initiative designed to accelerate electricity access for millions of Nigerians through renewable and distributed energy solutions. Speaking…
In a landmark event that signals a renewed focus on capacity building in Nigeria’s power sector, the Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo A. Adelabu OFR, FCA, FCIB, has commissioned a block of five modern training workshops and a 104-room hostel complex at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) Headquarters in Abuja. The…
Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive intervention in addressing the longstanding debt crisis affecting Nigeria’s power generation companies. Speaking at a high-level meeting between the President and the Association of Power Generation Companies at the Presidential Villa, Adelabu lauded the administration’s commitment to resolving the liquidity…
Towards ensuring sufficient power for the nation, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a sustainable energy future for Nigeria as the 6th National Council on Power (NACOP) concluded its meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State on Friday, 30th May, 2025. The week-long meeting, themed “Consolidating Reforms for a Sustainable Energy Future in Nigeria”,…
The Federal Government has formally ratified and adopted a road map for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) by approving the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP). The policy which had been ready since December 2024 and submitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was ratified on Monday at the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The…
Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has emphasized the critical importance of strengthening collaboration between the United States and Africa to tackle energy poverty, drive sustainable development and foster economic growth. Speaking while delivering a key note address at the 10th Powering Africa Summit (PAS25), held in Washington DC, USA, from March 6-7, 2025. The…