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Benue power intervention sparks fresh criticism of privatisation,JED operations

Business Pointer Admin7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

By Seun Ibiyemi A recent intervention by the Benue State Government to restore electricity in parts of Makurdi has reignited debate over Nigeria’s 2013 power sector privatisation, with calls for urgent reforms and stricter accountability for distribution companies. In a public statement, energy expert Nick Agule commended the state government’s efforts to restore power to…

Nigeria’s power capacity idle as GenCos operate at 30% in March — NERC

Business Pointer Admin7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s power generation sector recorded significant underperformance in March 2026, with only 30 per cent of installed electricity capacity available for dispatch, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. Data from the commission’s March 2026 Operational Performance Factsheet showed that just 4,089 megawatts (MW) out of the total installed capacity of 13,625MW…