Nigeria’s power sector set a new record on February 14, 2025, reaching a peak generation of 5.5 megawatts (MW), a milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to enhance electricity supply.
This achievement surpasses the previous record of 5,478.73MW set just a day earlier on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), announcing this feat on Wednesday in a circular, lauding it as a significant step forward in the nation’s efforts to improve electricity supply.
In addition to the peak generation record, Nigeria also recorded its highest-ever Maximum Daily Energy of 125,159.48 megawatt-hours (MWH) on the same day.
This figure exceeds the previous record of 121,674.88MWH set on February 7, 2025, by an impressive 3,484.60MWH.
TCN said it successfully transmitted this record-breaking energy to distribution companies’ load centers across the country, ensuring that the increased power supply reached consumers nationwide.
The company added that the milestone reflects the ongoing commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, to transforming Nigeria’s power sector.
The TCN has attributed this success to sustained investments in infrastructure, improved grid management, and collaborative efforts with stakeholders in the power sector.
As Nigeria continues to break new ground in electricity generation, stakeholders remain optimistic about the sector’s potential to meet the growing energy demands of the nation.
This record-breaking achievement marks a significant moment in Nigeria’s journey toward a more reliable and sustainable power supply, offering hope for a brighter future for millions of citizens and businesses across the country.
Making gains despite grid instability
Nigeria is grappling with a fragile national power grid that frequently collapses, leaving millions in the dark and stifling the country’s economic potential.
At the heart of the crisis is Nigeria’s outdated power infrastructure. Transmission lines and substations—some over 40 years old—are prone to frequent breakdowns.
To reduce strain on the country’s national grid, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), is working to supply several Nigerians with interconnected mini grids that work independently from the national grid.
According to an IEA report, access to electricity in Nigeria has significantly improved, with over 95% of urban residents now having access—more than ever before.
