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Poll: Has electricity improved in your area?

Yes 66% (161 votes)
No 33% (80 votes)
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Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by Kdon2(op): 6:40am On Aug 11
Please my people, am I the only one experiencing this new change? It's crazy the kind of electricity supply we have been experiencing in my area in the past one month. Please is this a national phenomenon? Dem wan use overelectricity wound us for my area right now! Can anyone explain this?

Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by Readbooks(f): 6:44am On Aug 11
No Light, More Babies, Fayose Blames Electricity Crisis for Population Surge

The Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ayodele Fayose, has attributed part of Nigeria’s population growth to inadequate electricity supply, saying poor access to power leaves people with limited options for recreation at night...

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Lack of Electricity Makes Nigeria’s Population Double — Darkness Makes People Spend More Time With Their Wives,” Fayose Says

When you don’t address the issue of electricity, by 7 o’clock it gets dark, and people start engaging with their wives, so the population doubles. The simple problem is that, because there is no electricity, people go to bed early. Their minds are already prepared for it. If this is the only option available, they simply stay at home. But if we address the electricity problem, there will be nightlife.

Ayodele Fayose, Chairman, Rural Electrification Agency

📺: ARISE News

Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by Readbooks(f): 6:46am On Aug 11
Kdon2:
Please my people, am I the only one experiencing this new change? It's crazy the kind of electricity supply we have been experiencing in my area in the past one month. Please is this a national phenomenon? Over electricity wan wound us for my area right now! Can anyone explain this.
You are not the only one, but it is not a uniform national phenomenon. While many parts of Nigeria still face erratic supply and grid vulnerabilities, recent localized improvements are tied to repaired gas pipeline infrastructure, better thermal plant output, and targeted feeder optimization by certain Distribution Companies (DisCos).Reasons for Localized Power SurgesGas Supply Restoration: Repaired pipelines have allowed major gas providers to ramp up fuel delivery to thermal plants, boosting generation locally.DisCo Prioritization: Distribution companies often reconfigure load allocation or prioritize specific commercial and residential rings based on improved feeder capacity or collection efficiency.System Adjustments: Incremental generation pushes from recent sector interventions can create sudden, sustained spikes in specific neighborhoods while other regions see little change.

Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by Kdon2(op): 6:57am On Aug 11
Readbooks:
You are not the only one, but it is not a uniform national phenomenon. While many parts of Nigeria still face erratic supply and grid vulnerabilities, recent localized improvements are tied to repaired gas pipeline infrastructure, better thermal plant output, and targeted feeder optimization by certain Distribution Companies (DisCos).Reasons for Localized Power SurgesGas Supply Restoration: Repaired pipelines have allowed major gas providers to ramp up fuel delivery to thermal plants, boosting generation locally.DisCo Prioritization: Distribution companies often reconfigure load allocation or prioritize specific commercial and residential rings based on improved feeder capacity or collection efficiency.System Adjustments: Incremental generation pushes from recent sector interventions can create sudden, sustained spikes in specific neighborhoods while other regions see little change.
Abeg my area na ghetto o! No reason why electricity priority would be shifted to my area. Thanks anyway for the info.👍
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by Kdon2(op): 7:01am On Aug 11
Readbooks:
No Light, More Babies, Fayose Blames Electricity Crisis for Population Surge

The Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ayodele Fayose, has attributed part of Nigeria’s population growth to inadequate electricity supply, saying poor access to power leaves people with limited options for recreation at night...

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Lack of Electricity Makes Nigeria’s Population Double — Darkness Makes People Spend More Time With Their Wives,” Fayose Says

When you don’t address the issue of electricity, by 7 o’clock it gets dark, and people start engaging with their wives, so the population doubles. The simple problem is that, because there is no electricity, people go to bed early. Their minds are already prepared for it. If this is the only option available, they simply stay at home. But if we address the electricity problem, there will be nightlife.

Ayodele Fayose, Chairman, Rural Electrification Agency

📺: ARISE News
Abeg if you don't have anything better to say just look away.😠
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by Beremx(f): 7:12am On Aug 11
Wait till the rain season is over. You'll create another thread crying about the epileptic power supply in your area.

Na today?
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by Tarnisis(m): 7:13am On Aug 11
Who needs SUMMEC generator
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by helinues: 7:16am On Aug 11
I think the electricity improved a bit after Adeladarkeness resigned from his position
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by shox: 7:46am On Aug 11
This op is a well known agbado chewing member.

Na another propaganda e wan start so.

Even animals in Nigeria wey do see two raining seasons know that power generation improves during the rainy season cos of the hydro dams go Dey full power
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by owobokiri(m): 8:20am On Aug 11
There is no "electricity"!
You can't improve NOTHING.
Stop with the propaganda
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by Pootle: 8:20am On Aug 11
very true, there is slight improvement unlike the first quarter of the year
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by ajalawole(m): 8:21am On Aug 11
Same here in ilorin. Ilorin that has not been having upto 5hrs light daily now enjoy upto 15hrs light daily. Probably is because of the upcoming election sha. Time shall tell.
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by Sheuns(m): 8:21am On Aug 11
You should have gotten used to the pattern by now.

Electricity is usually more stable during the rainy season and goes back to status quo once the rains stop.
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by playcharles(m):
Nobody is buying this bullshit, the same optics every year... you better go get something doing. na the same arrangement every year right from Jonathan era... get used to the pattern from April to October the light is better, from November to March it becomes worse.

April to October: Rainy season. Water levels rise, allowing our hydroelectric dams to run at full capacity and complement gas turbine generation. As a result, overall power generation peaks during these months.

November to March: Dry season and Harmattan. Water levels drop, leaving dams less functional and placing the heavy load on gas turbine plants. Generation drops significantly, leading to load shedding. This is when grid collapses become frequent due to system instability—in fact, the heavy load shedding itself often triggers these collapses.

If we do not build gas turbine power plants for electricity generation in every state and aggressively develop our gas reserves, we will never get power generation right. I don't even want to delve into nuclear energy—Nigeria as a country is simply not ripe for that.
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by tiswell(m): 8:22am On Aug 11
shox:
This op is a well known agbado chewing member.

Na another propaganda e wan start so.

Even animals in Nigeria wey do see two raining seasons know that power generation improves during the rainy season cos of the hydro dams go Dey full power
You are very very correct👆😄😄
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by dominique(mod): 8:25am On Aug 11
It has improved in my area but our transformer don blow since last week cry
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by MaziObinnaokija: 8:25am On Aug 11
24 hours steady here oo.I nor go lie.BAND A but nah MONEY anyway.

I won't disclose the area b4 una EVIL ONES scata our PEACE here grin cool cheesy
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by nairalanda1(m):
Kdon2:
Please my people, am I the only one experiencing this new change? It's crazy the kind of electricity supply we have been experiencing in my area in the past one month. Please is this a national phenomenon? Dem wan use overelectricity wound us for my area right now! Can anyone explain this?
1. Electricity supply is worse in my area.
2. ELectrricity is not going to get better in nigeria until we stop lying to ourselves, and force the government to remove subsidy and charge a cost reflective tarrif.

Right now, discos are collecting money from 82% of consumers. Keep that in mind.

In April this year, discos were supposed to distribute 330 billion naira of electrcity. To pay for that, they could only raise 206 billion naira from consumers.

IN May this year, they were supposed to distribute electricity worth 328 billion niara, and to pay for that they could only raise 208 billion naira from consumers

Which is what you expect when most consumers are paying subsidised bills that are way below what the discos need to maintain a profitable enough state to stay afloat and pay for electricity they distribute.

But with figures like the above, discos are

1. Forced to underpay gencos
2. Forced to reject power from gencos
3. There is no money to invest in improving generation and distribution...who go invest in a sector that is forced by government policy to sell at a loss.
4. The result is that discos and gencos cannot improve power supply.
5. Forget about the Siemenes project, it's meant to reduce losses on the grid. At best it can get us up to 13000 mw , which still is not enough.

Oh and on government subsidy payments, it's a car crash scene. Here is the Nigerian guardian on the matter

While the government’s current band programme relates to the legacy debts in the power sector, the electricity tariff shortfall from the frozen band B-E continues to climb as the federal government continues to default.

The figures show that between April 2025 and April 2026, electricity distribution companies (DisCos) were issued invoices worth N3.16 trillion. Of this amount[b]the federal government was expected to shoulder N1.86 trillion, representing 58.84 per cent of the total invoices, under the electricity tariff shortfall arrangement

However, only N76.95 billion was released during the period, translating to a payment rate of just 4.14 per cent, leaving an unpaid subsidy bill of N1.782 trillion[/b]
.

See how useless the subsidy programme for electricity is.? And see how useless your government is? And some jokes assume i support APC, lol.


What nigeria needs now is
1. 32000MW to power everyone on the grid.
2. 88000 or more MW to give EVERY HOUSEHOLD...Light 24/7. in nigeria.

You cannot do that without charging cost reflective tarrifs. Anything else na wishful thinking.

AM sorry, but until government meters everyone, allows the discos set the price, meaning we all pay at least 250 naira per kwh, get everyone metered, and get the government to punish power theft (yes, I know, effed up, yes, corruption, yes, Tinubu is like Satan and must be removed by Angel Jubril tomorrow at 10 am , yes black man knows how to oppress other black man, and we are deficient compared to the whites).....to guarantee eventual increased investment, increased generation, better transmission and distribution, and to stop spending money on generator and solar panels...and so forth. And to eventually spend less on power.

Band A is just an exercise in self deceit. 20% of consumers paying cost reflective tarrifs cannot yield enough revenue to pay for the rest of the country.

Yes, there is corruption in the sector. I do not deny it. But remove subsidy to day, allow cost reflective tarrifs, and all those power companues would not be corrupt because they would be forced to work for every kobo , and every naira, to improve service and attract investment.


Abusing me and calling me tinubu supporter shows that you believe that government should set the prices of businesses and producers to help NIgerians. That's a wack type of business thinking, and one which leads to more and more debt.
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by SeeWahala: 8:26am On Aug 11
Beremx:
Wait till the rain season is over. You'll create another thread crying about the epileptic power supply in your area.

Na today?
No mind am. From the way they post you'd know these ones are kids just learning the ropes to living the Nigerian life undecided
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by smyo(m): 8:27am On Aug 11
Your area no get name. Tell us state, local government and street so others can testify or are you a government agent pushing propaganda.
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by Gentledove2001: 8:28am On Aug 11
Please we should all be sincere with ourselves. Electricity supply always improve in Nigeria during raining season. No government should use to score cheap point. Even while i was in Nigeria, during Jonathan, buhari etc. I still maintain my stands, both Tinubu, Atiku and Obi should get out. We need fresh hands not this set of people.
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by SeeWahala: 8:29am On Aug 11
MaziObinnaokija:
24 hours steady here oo.I nor go lie.BAND A but nah MONEY anyway.

I won't disclose the area b4 una EVIL ONES scata our PEACE here grin cool cheesy
You're in a hut somewhere deep in the hinterland bushes of illaro undecided

The so-called EVIL ONES you feel are here waiting for your GPS location are already living with you over there where you currently reside cry
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by maryjanety90(f): 8:30am On Aug 11
It is common to see power supply improve in parts of Nigeria during political campaigns or before major elections, leading many residents to suspect temporary rationing adjustments by utility companies.

Reasons for Power Changes

Political timing: Governments and local leaders push hard to show active results, repair faulty equipment, and pressure distribution firms for better service.

Infrastructure work: Local councils sometimes fast-track transformer installations or grid maintenance right before key political events.

System realities: National grid load fluctuations and gas supply levels usually dictate overall generation output, meaning temporary boosts often fade once normal operating conditions return.

Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by SeeWahala: 8:30am On Aug 11
smyo:
Your area no get name. Tell us state, local government and street so others can testify or are you a government agent pushing propaganda.
No mind them. They feel we are all kids sad
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by MaziObinnaokija: 8:30am On Aug 11
I just pray the transformer nor jam one day with this all rounds 24 HRS .Those 🕷 🕸 🕷 🕸 boys with their 🪜 🪜 🪜 🪜 🪜 too dey waka up/down looking for illegal FREE TAPPERS to EXTORT.. Dem catch u,U. go SHAKE BODY well
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by ARISHEM: 8:31am On Aug 11
Readbooks:
No Light, More Babies, Fayose Blames Electricity Crisis for Population Surge

The Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ayodele Fayose, has attributed part of Nigeria’s population growth to inadequate electricity supply, saying poor access to power leaves people with limited options for recreation at night...

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Lack of Electricity Makes Nigeria’s Population Double — Darkness Makes People Spend More Time With Their Wives,” Fayose Says

When you don’t address the issue of electricity, by 7 o’clock it gets dark, and people start engaging with their wives, so the population doubles. The simple problem is that, because there is no electricity, people go to bed early. Their minds are already prepared for it. If this is the only option available, they simply stay at home. But if we address the electricity problem, there will be nightlife.

Ayodele Fayose, Chairman, Rural Electrification Agency

📺: ARISE News
When we pray for more increase husbands must engage their wives
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by Gotocourt: 8:32am On Aug 11
Didn't have power for 48hrs before restoration last night 😕.
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by xxgig(m): 8:33am On Aug 11
Kdon2:
Please my people, am I the only one experiencing this new change? It's crazy the kind of electricity supply we have been experiencing in my area in the past one month. Please is this a national phenomenon? Dem wan use overelectricity wound us for my area right now! Can anyone explain this?
Mine use to be better, but it just got worse from. A couple of days ago.
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by MaziObinnaokija: 8:33am On Aug 11
Ur wahala nor go FINISH. It is obvious,truly,WAHALA don BEND U to comatose grin grin grin.Com make i give u security house dey manage
SeeWahala:
You're in a hut somewhere deep in the hinterland bushes of illaro undecided

The so-called EVIL ONES you feel are here waiting for your GPS location are already living with you over there where you currently reside cry
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by one4GOD(f): 8:34am On Aug 11
Readbooks:
No Light, More Babies, Fayose Blames Electricity Crisis for Population Surge

The Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ayodele Fayose, has attributed part of Nigeria’s population growth to inadequate electricity supply, saying poor access to power leaves people with limited options for recreation at night...

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Lack of Electricity Makes Nigeria’s Population Double — Darkness Makes People Spend More Time With Their Wives,” Fayose Says

When you don’t address the issue of electricity, by 7 o’clock it gets dark, and people start engaging with their wives, so the population doubles. The simple problem is that, because there is no electricity, people go to bed early. Their minds are already prepared for it. If this is the only option available, they simply stay at home. But if we address the electricity problem, there will be nightlife.

Ayodele Fayose, Chairman, Rural Electrification Agency

📺: ARISE News
if you observe any improvement just know it's due to d weather. It's always so this time of the year when water level is high, wait till dry season returns. Hoping APShit won't use it as political point for their grand master.
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by Readbooks(f): 8:34am On Aug 11
A 48-hour power cut followed by a sudden return of electricity usually points to a local transformer fault, feeder trip, or a regional grid adjustment. Most users on Quora agree that checking with neighbors or local distribution office logs is the fastest way to confirm if the fix was structural or temporary.

What Likely Happened

Feeder or Substation Fault: A major trip or maintenance work on your local injection substation often takes up to two days to clear and test.

Load Shedding: Grid generation drops can force disco operators to rotate long blackouts before cycling power back to

your area.

Quick Safety Checks

Surge Protection: Unplug sensitive electronics immediately if voltage fluctuates or flickers.

Appliance Protection: Wait 10 to 15
Re: Has Electricity Improved Nationwide Or Just My Area? (Photo) by iwaeda: 8:37am On Aug 11
Ogbomosho, no light for days, Ibadan worse, Lekki Ajah band Ain the mud. Many people are now on inverter, we dont even have 6000 MW.. grin grin grin grin
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