Nigeria Electricity Generation Capacity and Operations

operational challenges and shutdowns

Several electricity generation companies in Nigeria have shut down operations due to mounting debts estimated at about N6.8 trillion. Over 15 power plants are offline as operators struggle to fund gas supply and maintain critical infrastructure. The shutdowns reflect liquidity challenges that have weakened electricity generation despite installed capacity. Gas supply disruptions and financial strain have forced some operators to halt production entirely, while others operate below capacity, resulting in power generation around 4,000 megawatts, far below demand.