Electricity subsidy: FG’s planned phase-out in 2027

Nigerian Tribune | 11-09-2026 06:32am |

The Federal Government has announced plans to phase out electricity subsidies starting in 2027. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe stated that the ministry has a mandate from President Bola Tinubu to clear legacy debts and establish sustainable structures to prevent further accumulation. The announcement has prompted calls for scrutiny given the unreliable state of Nigeria's electricity supply.

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