Ageing Power Grid Threatens Nigeria’s Digital Economy, Engineers Warn
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Engineers have warned that Nigeria’s ageing electricity infrastructure, weak investment and rising energy demands from digital technologies threaten the country’s digital economy, industrial growth and
The Nigerian power grid's ageing infrastructure poses a significant threat to the country's digital economy, according to engineers who spoke at the 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on Power and Telecommunications (ICEPT 2026) in Port Harcourt. With the rise of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data centres, global electricity consumption is increasing, placing additional pressure on power systems already struggling to meet demand.
Engineers warned that Nigeria must modernise its electricity infrastructure to cope with the demands of an increasingly digital economy, which presents a major challenge as the country pursues digital transformation, industrialisation, and the transition to cleaner energy sources. Critical obstacles to integrating energy systems with emerging technologies include rising electricity demand from digitalisation, cybersecurity threats, and inadequate investment in ageing power infrastructure.
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