Power generation hits 5,403MW, nears record peak
Nigeria’s total available electricity generation has risen to 5,403.3 megawatts, nearing the country’s all-time generation peak of 5,801.84MW. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-generation-hits-5403mw-nears-record-peak/
On Tuesday, Nigeria's total available electricity generation reached 5,403.3 megawatts, falling just 399 megawatts short of the country's all-time generation peak of 5,801.84 megawatts set in March 2025. The National Control Centre of the Transmission Company of Nigeria released the Daily Load Allocation Table for September 22, 2026, displaying the latest figures.
Of the generation, 4,379.07 megawatts was allocated for delivery to electricity distribution companies across the nation. The Federal Government is actively working to boost generation and enhance the transmission network, with Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe reporting that the sector has recently surpassed generation and transmission levels of 5,000 megawatts.
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