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Nigeria: government announces electricity restoration in several areas and prepares grid expansion

LE BRIEF • 2026-11-09

Joseph Tegbe reports restored supply in areas affected by recent disruptions. A proposed $2 billion transmission network remains in preparation.

Nigeria’s power minister, Joseph Tegbe, announced on 9 November that electricity supply had been restored in several areas affected by recent disruptions. He says immediate difficulties have been addressed and the relevant maintenance work at Egbin power station has been completed. The interruptions had been attributed to a combination of maintenance, gas supply constraints and sabotage of transmission lines. The minister identifies several parts of Lagos among the areas where supply has resumed. Restored service is distinct from nationwide stability The announcement describes an operational improvement in the affected areas. It does not establish that every power cut has ended nationwide. Regular consumer deliveries and grid operating data will show how lasting the improvement is. This development is separate from the recent disagreement between NNPC and the electricity system operator over gas availability. Resolving a local disruption does not by itself remove constraints throughout the chain from fuel supply to distribution. A transmission project still to be delivered The government is also preparing an east-west transmission network described as a potential $2 billion investment. The infrastructure is intended to complement the existing system and improve resilience. Procurement procedures have begun, but the project is not yet available capacity. The immediate priority...