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Nigeria’s electricity generation rose by 10.92% in the first quarter of 2025, driven by improved operational capacity and better availability of thermal and hydropower plants supplying the national grid.

This is according to the latest report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for Q1 2025.

Total energy generated stood at 10,304.47 gigawatt-hours (GWh), up from 9,289.95 GWh recorded in the previous quarter. The increase highlights stronger performance across multiple power plants, supported by improved grid dispatch conditions.

NERC noted that average hourly generation on the grid also grew by 13.39%, rising to 4,770.59 megawatt-hours per hour (MWh/h) from 4,207.41 MWh/h in Q4 2024—an increase of 563.18 MWh/h.

“The hourly generation and the total generation increased by 13.39% and 10.92% respectively in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024. This rise is linked to an increase in the cumulative available generation capacity of grid-connected plants,” the report stated.

A total of 19 power plants boosted their output during the quarter, contributing significantly to the overall rise in generation.

Thermal power plants were the main drivers of growth. Out of the 23 thermal plants connected to the grid, 16 recorded higher average hourly output compared to the previous quarter.

Top contributors included Delta_1, which added 157.58 MWh/h, followed by Geregu_2 (71.95 MWh/h), Egbin_1 (68.20 MWh/h), and Afam_2 (68.03 MWh/h).

Hydropower plants also supported the growth, though at a smaller scale. The five grid-connected hydro stations posted a combined increase of 54.93 MWh/h, marking a 4% improvement. Zungeru_1 led with a 23.55% rise, while Shiroro_1 and Kainji_1 grew by 12.21% and 4.80% respectively.

This first-quarter improvement reflects ongoing efforts to stabilize power supply through better plant maintenance, enhanced grid management, and more consistent dispatch across regions.

However, challenges such as fuel supply to plants, equipment reliability, and high operating costs continue to limit the full potential of Nigeria’s power generation capacity.

ironheart:
It normal when rain starts, the dams are active. Generation always go up. Every year we see the same cycle

CryptoPornster:
Source: https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2025/7/nigeria-records-1092-increase-in-electricity-generation-in-q1-2025-2.html

nairalanda1:
Still have a long way to go though

We need 34000 mw to give those currently on the grid 24 hours of electricity a day

We need 89000 MW to give everyone in Nigeria right now 24 hours of electricity a day

We need 10-14 trillion naira of investments in electricity to achieve the above, and the investments is an annual thing , for 10 years

We need to make sure that no one steals power at all

We need to remove subsidies on power. I hate to say this , but we need to pay 250 naira or more per unit of electricity, which will attract the needed investment to make the sector grow. People don't like doing things for a loss.

We got to pay for 24 hour a day power.


I knows we poor, but power is expensive. And wanting government to give you power without removing subsidies is asking for government to take loans of 15 trillion naira annually for power. Which we will still pay back anyway in the form of high power bills.

Nothing comes cheap

Scandium:
Can someone remind me the budget for Lagos Calabar coastal road again. $11B (N15T)? Can someone define misplaced priority for me?

So the money that will be spent to fix the power problem cannot be recovered through properly enforced electricity billings? Infact the money Nigerians pay already annually for electricity bills, is it not more than that amount you stated?

nairalanda1:
Still have a long way to go though

We need 34000 mw to give those currently on the grid 24 hours of electricity a day

We need 89000 MW to give everyone in Nigeria right now 24 hours of electricity a day

We need 10-14 trillion naira of investments in electricity to achieve the above, and the investments is an annual thing , for 10 years

We need to make sure that no one steals power at all

We need to remove subsidies on power. I hate to say this , but we need to pay 250 naira or more per unit of electricity, which will attract the needed investment to make the sector grow. People don't like doing things for a loss.

We got to pay for 24 hour a day power.


I knows we poor, but power is expensive. And wanting government to give you power without removing subsidies is asking for government to take loans of 15 trillion naira annually for power. Which we will still pay back anyway in the form of high power bills.

Nothing comes cheap

ejieddy:
Now imagine this useless president had invested in something like this as opposed to a stupid highway by the river... If he strives to achieve 24hrs power, no coalition will unseat him.

ironheart:
It normal when rain starts, the dams are active. Generation always go up. Every year we see the same cycle

Acidosis:
Compare dry session quarter with rainy session 😅

While not compare with Tinubu's rainy to Buhari's rainy session? APC ehn.

We already know the game. Destroy everything to the ground by 300%, "improve" it by 10% and praise Tinubu to high heaven 😅

ejieddy:
Now imagine this useless president had invested in something like this as opposed to a stupid highway by the river... If he strives to achieve 24hrs power, no coalition will unseat him.

nairalanda1:
Note that he needs to pay/invest 15 trillion every year for the next ten years to get there

It's not a one off payment

nairalanda1:
Note that we need 15 trillion naira annually for at least 5 years , at most ten years.