Gombe State has established a State Electricity Regulatory Commission to manage its electricity sector.
On January 13, 2026, Gombe State announced the creation of its State Electricity Regulatory Commission. This body aims to regulate electricity distribution and supply within the state. The development marks a step toward localized power management in Nigeria's northeastern region. No further details on the commission's leadership or immediate operations were provided in initial reports.
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President Bola Tinubu inaugurated a 60-megawatt gas-fired power plant in Elebele, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, and assured Nigerians of efforts to ease economic hardships amid high fuel prices. He compared Nigeria's situation favorably to Kenya and other African countries during a civic reception in Yenagoa.
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in five new commissioners, nearly a month after dissolving the previous State Executive Council.
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has established a steering committee to oversee the development of the National Gas Infrastructure Centre.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a presidential task force for petroleum reform and value optimisation.
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The Kenyan government plans to construct a Ksh375 billion gas-powered electricity plant at Dongo Kundu in Mombasa to boost national power supply. The project will rely on imported liquefied natural gas and support the Vision 2030 goal of clean energy production. Energy experts note the urgent need for more capacity amid economic growth and demands from large projects like data centres.