Electricity Crises: Minister Gives Fresh Update as Power Returns to Five States
- Power Minister Joseph Tegbe said electricity was restored to many affected areas in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara, and the Federal Capital Territory after recent disruptions.
- The vandalised Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission line was repaired, raising supply to the Lagos Complex above 1,000 megawatts, according to Tegbe.
- Tegbe said teams were still working to restore full electricity supply in the remaining affected locations.
- Nigeria’s system operator attributed reduced electricity supplies to gas shortages at thermal plants and lower output from hydroelectric stations.
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ogtv.com.ngPower restored to Lagos, Ogun, four others after vandalism
The Federal Government says it has restored electricity to Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara, and FCT after the vandalism of a 330kV transmission line. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-restored-to-lagos-ogun-four-others-after-vandalism-minister/
In Lagos, between suffocating heat and prolonged blackouts, there is a growing protest: "No light, no peace" . The government announces the restoration of the network, but for a stable solution it will take years. The article Nigeria, "No light, no peace": Lagos under the heat, between blackouts and protests comes from Focus On Africa.
Power minister updates nigerians on widespread blackout
By Annette Ikponmwonba | November 9th, 2026 KEYPOINTS • Power Minister Joseph Tegbe says electricity disruptions across affected states have been almost totally resolved. • The vandalised Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission line has been repaired and returned to service. • Power supply to the Lagos Complex has increased to more than 1,000 megawatts. • Efforts are […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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