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Part of situation: Nigeria advances oil, gas, and power infrastructure targets (36 clusters)

Nigeria plans Energy Zones for 24-hour power supply

Energy Zones electricity distribution 24-hour power supply Nigeria power sector Joseph Tegbe

The Nigerian Federal Government has initiated discussions with electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to establish special Energy Zones. These zones are designed to provide stable, 24-hour electricity supply to homes, businesses, and industries in the country's highest-demand areas.

The proposed initiative targets three primary corridors: the Lagos axis, the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano corridor, and the Enugu-Port Harcourt corridor. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe noted that the sector's challenges extend beyond generation and transmission to the capacity of the distribution network to deliver power to end users.

By addressing distribution bottlenecks, the government aims to unlock commercial and industrial demand while improving the revenue and collection performance of DisCos. This initiative is part of the administration's broader efforts to support economic growth through reliable energy infrastructure.

Separately, industry experts and stakeholders have highlighted the need for significant investment in Nigeria's gas and pipeline infrastructure to realize the country's energy potential. Experts suggest that billions of dollars are required to modernize aging networks and expand capacity to meet rising domestic and industrial demand.

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Abuja Electricity Distribution Company · Amelin Projects Ltd. · Energy Commission of Nigeria · Fatih Birol · Federal Government of Nigeria · Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company · Ikeja Electric · International Energy Agency · Japan International Cooperation Agency · Joseph Tegbe · Kashim Shettima · Nigeria

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Government extends business blackouts to 48 hours a week as energy crisis worsens [cuencahighlife.com]
FG commences process for 24-hour power zones in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, others [solacebase.com]
Financing Gap Threatens Nigeria’s Gas Project Development – Energy Focus Report [www.energyfocusreport.com]
FG Plans 24-hour Power Zones In Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Others [theglittersonline.com.ng]
Nigeria’s Gas Ambitions Face Major Funding, Infrastructure Gaps [radarr.africa]
Elumelu Stake Rises As Heirs Energies Buys 6M Seplat Shares For £53. 22m [dmarketforces.com]
FG plan Energy Zones to drive 24-hour power supply [sweetcrudereports.com]
Minister holds close-door meeting with DisCos over proposed 24/7 energy zones [realnewsmagazine.net]
Energy ‌‍‌⁠ ‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍⁠⁠‌⁠⁠ ‌ efficiency Key To Cutting Costs, Boosting Productivity — JICA - News Agency Of Nigeria [nannews.ng]
Experts Urge $22 Billion Pipeline Investment to Unlock Nigeria’s Gas Potential [www.pipeline-journal.net]
UAE Pledges Support For Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project - InfoStride News [www.theinfostride.com]
FG Plans 24-Hour Power Zones In Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Others [www.thetidenewsonline.com]
Nigerian Govt to Establish 24-hour-Power-Supply in These Major Cities [www.gistmania.com]
FG Plans 24 Hour Electricity For Major Nigerian Cities [www.tori.ng]
FG Targets Kano For Proposed 24-Hour Power Zone [thewhistler.ng]
FG targets 24-hour power supply in Lagos, Abuja, Kano , others [tribuneonlineng.com]
ECN Seeks Stricter Enforcement of Energy Efficiency Policies to Cut Costs [thenews-chronicle.com]
Experts push gas infrastructure drive to attract investment [punchng.com]
FG targets 24-hour power supply with Energy Zones in high-demand areas [nairametrics.com]