{
  "id": 7872309,
  "title": "Under Tinubu, Nigerians’ freezers will continue to freeze – Moyosore Gaffar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/under-tinubu-nigerians-freezers-will-continue-to-freeze-moyosore",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T20:46:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/16/under-tinubu-nigerians-freezers-will-continue-to-freeze-moyosore-gaffar/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Moyosore Gaffar reports that steady electricity supply is improving the lives of Nigerians, as evidenced by the experiences of residents in Apete and Adegbayi who no longer rely on generators for power. Small businesses are benefiting from lower overhead costs due to the reduction in diesel fuel requirements. Manufacturing plants and commercial enterprises are also experiencing increased predictability, leading to higher local output and job creation. These improvements align with the Ministry of Power's guiding philosophy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritizes the impact of electricity on Nigerians rather than just counting megawatts. The shift in the narrative from darkness and generators to steady power is attributed to the government's emphasis on accountability and governance. Although challenges remain, the progress made in restoring dormant generation assets, expanding transmission capacities, and reviving major plants indicates a positive trajectory for the power sector across the country.",
  "summary": "Four weeks ago, social media went agog after an Apete resident posted that the government was supplying enough electricity, adding that they could finally turn off their power generators. The social media user went on to note that all the items in her freezer had become completely frozen. Her experience was quickly echoed by other […] Under Tinubu, Nigerians’ freezers will continue to freeze –…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Show Nigerians where regional commission funds will go – APM tells Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/show-nigerians-where-regional-commission-funds-will-go-apm-tells",
        "published": "2026-09-16T18:10:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Under Tinubu, Nigerians’ freezers will continue to freeze, By Moyosore Gaffar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/under-tinubu-nigerians-freezers-will-continue-to-freeze-by-moyosore",
        "published": "2026-09-16T21:14:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}