Nigeria spends N7 trillion on power sector but still in darkness

Nigeria's federal government has spent over N7 trillion on the power sector since 2013, when it was privatized to improve electricity supply in the country. Despite this, the nation remains in darkness under four presidents. This highlights ongoing challenges in the electricity sector.

According to a report by Daily Trust, Nigeria's federal government has invested over N7 trillion in the power sector since 2013, the year it privatized the sector to enhance electricity supply across the country. However, the nation continues to grapple with persistent power outages under four successive presidents. The report underscores the failure to achieve reliable electricity despite massive expenditures. No specific details on the presidents or exact spending breakdowns were provided in the available information, but it points to systemic issues in the sector. This story was published on February 7, 2026.

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