The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country’s power generation reached a new peak of 5,713.60 megawatts (MW) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. This marks the highest level of power generation achieved in four years.
According to the TCN, the entire 5,713MW generated was successfully transmitted, showcasing significant progress in the nation’s power sector. The new peak surpasses the previous record of 5,543.20MW recorded on February 14, 2025, by 170.40MW.
While the latest figure is 88MW lower than the all-time maximum peak generation of 5,801.60MW achieved on March 1, 2021, the TCN described the milestone as a notable achievement. Additionally, the maximum daily energy generated also rose to 125,542.06 megawatt-hours (MWh), exceeding the previous record of 125,159.48MWh set on February 14, 2025, by 382.58MWh.
In a statement, the TCN highlighted the significance of this development, emphasizing its role in advancing Nigeria’s electricity industry. “This new peak generation and maximum daily energy record demonstrate the progress being made in the power sector and underscore the commitment to improving electricity supply across the country,” the statement read.
The achievement reflects ongoing efforts to enhance power generation and transmission infrastructure, which are critical to addressing Nigeria’s energy challenges and supporting economic growth.
