Power crisis deepens as FG pays just 4% of N1.9trn electricity subsidy

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — Nigeria’s electricity sector crisis is worsening as the Federal Government paid only N76.95 billion—about four percent—of the N1.928 trillion subsidy required in 2025, according to new industry data. Despite budgeting N958 billion for electricity subsidies, the government released just N76.95 billion, leaving an outstanding liability of approximately N1.85 trillion […] The post Power crisis deepens as FG pays just 4% of N1.9trn electricity subsidy appeared firs...

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