Nigerian Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has proposed that President Bola Tinubu's administration remove electricity subsidies to ensure effective energy utilization in the country. Adelabu expressed concerns over the poor electricity supply situation in Nigeria, caused by numerous issues including outstanding subsidy debts. He advocated for Nigeria to migrate to a full cost-reflective tariff regime if the federal government cannot pay for subsidies owed to marketers. Adelabu visited the Olorunsogo Power Generating Plant in Ogun State and the Omotosho Generating Plant in Ondo State as part of his nationwide inspection visit to power installations of the federal government. He also stated that the National Independent Power Plants (NIPPs) are currently suffering under-capacity utilization of below 25% due to gas supply constraints. Adelabu questioned what can be done to support these power plants to operate at impressive capacity, so that power supply will improve nationwide. Other recent news includes 723 schools closed in 9 states over insecurity, IDPs, and others, and the shutdown of the internet in Senegal amid a political crisis.
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