Power
FG pays N1.23trn of GenCos’ legacy debts, targets full settlement in 2027
CEII brief
Nigerian Tribune reported on 14 Oct 2026: FG pays N1.23trn of GenCos’ legacy debts, targets full settlement in 2027.
Read the full story on Nigerian TribuneThe Federal Government has paid about N1.23 trillion of legacy debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos) and plans to settle the outstanding balance in 2027.
Context from CEII
Grids decide whether generation becomes power that homes and businesses can rely on. Generation mix, transmission and distribution losses, and tariffs together shape reliability and the case for investment.
62.5% of people in Nigeria had electricity in 2024Countries in this story
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