Nigeria’s electricity industry continues to grapple with serious safety concerns, with no fewer than 192 people either killed or injured in power-related incidents in 2025. Data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission shows that while there was a modest decline in overall casualties compared to the previous year, the numbers...
•Power transmission line After decades of reforms, heavy investments, and repeated declarations of a turnaround, Nigeria’s power sector remains trapped in a cycle of underperformance. Each reform era has arrived with high expectations —promising reliable electricity, lower costs, and improved productivity — yet the lived reality for househ...

