POWER SECTOR CRISES: Band regime collapses, DisCos miss delivery targets

Author: Urowayino JeremiahPublished on: May 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

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POWER SECTOR CRISES: Band regime collapses, DisCos miss delivery targets

Nigeria's electricity Band classification regime is collapsing, with power supply in major cities significantly below promised levels. Consumers are now paying more for less, as output remains stuck at 3,000 MW. The federal government is considering selling the eleven DisCos due to capital failure, while legislative reforms are underway to improve the situation in the power sector.

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