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/
As of September 22, 2026, Nigeria's total available electricity generation reached 5,403.3 megawatts, nearly reaching its all-time peak of 5,801.84 megawatts set in March 2025. This generation figure, as reported by the National Control Centre of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, represents 93% of the all-time peak. Four thousand three hundred and seventy-nine megawatts were allocated for distribution to electricity companies, while 1,024.18 megawatts were reserved for exempted loads and other requirements.
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has been actively working to boost generation and improve transmission networks, with the country's installed capacity standing at 13,014.40 megawatts. Despite this, the national grid's highest recorded generation remains significantly lower than the installed capacity, highlighting ongoing challenges in converting the installed generation assets into sustained electricity production.
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