There may finally be a small ray of hope for Nigerians battling erratic power supply, as the Federal Government says electricity generation has recorded a noticeable increase in recent weeks.
According to the Federal Ministry of Power, the country’s power output rose from about 3,951 megawatts (MW) on March 28 to more than 4,300 megawatts (MW) by April 10, 2026.
The improvement follows an assurance earlier given by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during a Power Sector Working Group meeting in late March 2026, where he told stakeholders that electricity generation would begin to rise within two weeks as efforts to stabilise gas supply to power plants intensified.
Officials say the improvement reflects ongoing efforts by the government to stabilise electricity supply and deliver on its promises to improve power availability nationwide.
The development also aligns with assurances previously given by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who had told stakeholders during a power sector working group meeting that Nigerians would begin to see improvements in electricity generation within two weeks.
Data released by the Ministry shows that power production gradually increased throughout the period under review, pointing to a steady upward trend in generation capacity.
One of the key reasons behind the boost, according to the Ministry, is the rise in gas supply to thermal power plants. Gas availability reportedly increased from about 605 million standard cubic feet to more than 704 million standard cubic feet, helping plants produce more electricity.
Since a large portion of Nigeria’s power stations rely on gas-fired turbines, improved gas supply often translates directly into higher electricity output.
Despite the positive development, many Nigerians are still hoping the improvement will eventually translate into more stable electricity in homes and businesses across the country.
For years, unreliable power supply has remained one of Nigeria’s biggest economic challenges, affecting industries, small businesses and households that often depend on generators to survive.
