Adebayo Adelabu

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As of May 2026: Announced the successful synchronization on November 10, 2025

At 5:04 a.m. on November 8, 2025, electricity began flowing across the Nigeria–Niger border at the same frequency as the rest of West Africa's grid. It held that way for four hours. The last time engineers tried this, in 2007, the link collapsed after seven minutes.

Updated May 24

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As of May 2026: In office since August 2023

Nigeria imports more solar panels than any African country except South Africa. In the 12 months ending June 2025, Chinese solar module shipments to Nigeria grew by two-thirds—the steepest surge on the continent. The catalyst: a national grid that collapsed 12 times in 2024, fuel prices that tripled after subsidy removal, and 87 million Nigerians still without reliable electricity.

Updated May 22