Nigeria's Power Generation Rises 9% to 4,300 MW

Nigeria's electricity generation rose from 3,951 megawatts to 4,300 megawatts between March 28 and April 10, 2026, officials announced in Abuja on April 12, marking a nine percent increase amid efforts to stabilize the country's power sector.

The improvement, detailed in a statement from Bolaji Tunji, special adviser on strategic communications and media relations to Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, aligns with Adelabu's pledge at a recent Power Sector Working Group meeting to enhance supply within two weeks. The uptick stems primarily from a steady rise in gas supply to thermal power plants, which generate most of Nigeria's electricity. Gas availability increased from approximately 605 million standard cubic feet per day to over 704 million during the period, enabling higher output despite Nigeria's heavy reliance on this fuel source.

Operational metrics further reflect the progress. Mechanical availability, indicating installed capacity ready for use, peaked at more than 7,796 megawatts in early April. Operational availability, which measures resources converted into actual generation, climbed from about 4,208 megawatts to over 4,694 megawatts. Officials noted minor daily...