Electricity
4 LAS News stories tagged “Electricity”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
2027 Nigerian Election: Candidates Promise Power, Jobs and Health Amid Past Unfulfilled Promises
Ahead of the 2027 elections, Nigerian candidates pledge electricity, employment and healthcare, echoing earlier unmet commitments. Analysts warn voters to scrutinise past performance rather than rhetoric.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 05:45 WAT · 1 source
Police detain four in Calabar over alleged electricity infrastructure theft
Four suspects, including prime suspect Peter Adie, have been arrested in Calabar after police traced vandalism of power lines to several locations. Investigations are ongoing as authorities seek to clarify each suspect’s role.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 15:15 WAT · 2 sources
Nigeria’s Power Minister dismisses tariff hike rumours amid new Ibadan mini‑grid rollout
Minister Joseph Tegbe affirmed that the federal government has no plan to raise electricity tariffs, announcing the launch of five World Bank‑backed mini‑grid projects totalling 17.7 MW in Ibadan, aimed at expanding local power access.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 21:45 WAT · 2 sources
Eko Power Confirms Lagos State Licence for Southern Distribution
Eko Power Limited has confirmed that it holds the licence issued by the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) to distribute electricity in the southern part of Lagos State, following a regulatory shift that transferred oversight from the federal regulator to the state.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 03:15 WAT · 2 sources