Power Cut: Nigeria Slashes Electricity Supply to Niger Republic

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The federal government has cut electricity supply to Niger Republic by 42%, from 80 megawatts to 46 MW. This reduction has led to a 30-50% drop in Niger’s electricity production, forcing state-owned power company Nigelec to implement planned power cuts lasting several days, especially in Niamey.

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“Nigeria has since resumed delivering electricity but only provided 46 megawatts instead of the usual 80 megawatts,” said Haoua Amadou, Niger’s energy minister. The power shortage persists despite efforts to boost local production capacity

Consequently, residents and businesses are turning to solar energy. “There are no more power cuts here, and there are no bills to pay; everything works on solar energy,” said Elhadj Abdou, a Niamey resident. Solar panels, mostly imported from China, are being sold on the streets for 50,000 CFA francs (about 75 euros).

This development follows Nigeria’s initial suspension of electricity exports to Niger as part of regional sanctions imposed after the military coup in July 2023. Although the suspension was later lifted, the power supply remains limited.

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