The Federal Government is to spend over N500 billion to complete more than 100 abandoned projects for the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) across the country. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, stated this on Thursday, during an official visit to the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). The minister was in the state to engage with stakeholders, including the …

The Federal Government, through the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says it would investigate the cause of the multiple power grid collapses that occurred on Monday and Tuesday. This was as the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu said there was nothing like a grid collapse but a trip-off. TCN said the national grid experienced what it called a partial …

Efforts by the Federal Government to ramp up power generation seem to be suffering a setback following the refusal of the electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to off-take the power allocated to them. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, decried the rejection of power by electricity distribution companies, describing it as regrettable. He disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According …

Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has invested $500 million to strengthen transmission infrastructure along Lagos-Ogun Industrial corridor, covering Agbara, Mowe and Sagamu industrial clusters. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who made this known when the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun visited him at the weekend in Abuja. According to him, all these will involve building additional power transmission substations and …

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has apologised to Nigerians over his comment that they keep their freezers and air conditioners on when they are not at home. Adelabu clarified during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday that his comment was not meant to offend the sensibilities of Nigerians. Recently the Minister of Power remarked that Nigerians lack a …

Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu has said that his return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Accord Party is not about succeeding Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in 2027. Adelabu stated this during his official return to APC at the party secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, on Friday. It was reported that Adelabu left APC in May …

Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu has announced his intention to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ahead of this year’s governorship elections in Oyo State, Adelabu dumped the APC to contest on the platform of the Accord Party. However, in a letter dated 6th December, and addressed to the state chairman and leaders of Accord Party in the …

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said exploring renewable sources like solar, hydro, and wind, will not only reduce carbon emissions but also spur economic growth and job creation. A statement made available to newsmen on Thursday said he disclosed this at the ongoing Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference in Lagos. The conference, which was organised by Informa Markets …