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Naija & The News Sunday, 18 October 2026
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The Federal Government has approved plans to develop new eastern and western electricity grids to tackle Nigeria's recurring national grid collapses. The government is preparing to begin the procurement process for the projects.

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Nigerians could start experiencing benefits in two to three years.

Federal Government approved plans to develop new eastern and western electricity grids. Nigerians could start experiencing benefits within two to three years. Government is conducting a nationwide technical audit to identify weaknesses in the transmission network.

Nigerians could start experiencing benefits in two to three years

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