Federal Government Plans to Increase Nigeria’s Power Supply by 1,459 MW from 20 Plants
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that the nation’s power generation could be getting a significant boost, starting from the end of 2017, when power projects currently in the works begin to come on stream. About 1,459 MW should be added to the national grid from 20 plants located in various parts of the […]
Nigeria and China Sign $1.2 Bn Agreement to Build Power Plant
Nigeria and China have signed a $1.293 billion agreement to develop the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project in Niger State. The plant is expected to generate 700 Megawatts (MW) of electricity. The contract was awarded to two Chinese electric power firms, China National Electrical Equipment Corporation (CNEEC) and Sinohydro Consortium, and they got a loan facility […]