Cooking Gas Scarcity Sends Prices Soaring in Major Nigerian Cities: What’s Behind the Crisis
Early Wednesday morning, Abuja housewives queued with empty cylinders, Lagos shop-owners stared at bare shelves, and kitchens across Ibadan lit up charcoal fires once again. Cooking gas—once considered the clean, convenient option—now feels like a luxury. Why? Because prices have doubled in some areas, and supply has almost dried up. At the heart of it […]
Electricity Output Falls as PENGASSAN Strike Disrupts Gas Supply to Nigeria’s National Grid
The ongoing strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has led to a significant reduction in the national electricity grid output, as disruptions in the gas supply chain impact power generation. According to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), power generation fell sharply from over 4,300 megawatts (MW) in […]