Lagos State has established the Independent System Operator (LAISO) to oversee the state's electricity market and enhance the reliability of power supply, as part of its new Electr initiative. This move aims to improve the management of electricity distribution in the region.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri announced that the state has met the World Bank's assessment requirements for support to extend potable water reticulation across Yenagoa and surrounding areas. Diri disclosed the development at the 196th State Executive Council meeting, describing it as good news for residents. The announcement coincided with persons living with disabilities honouring the governor, according to The Tide.

The Bank of Industry (BOI) electrified over 100 communities and connected 11,777 new power users in 2025, emphasizing its contribution to energy access in Nigeria, according to Punch.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has urged Governor Douye Diri to prioritize the fight against hunger, poverty, and economic challenges in the second half of 2026. This call reflects the party's concern for the welfare of the state's residents and the need for effective governance to address these pressing issues.

A Daily Trust opinion piece responds to Senator Ben Murray-Bruce's open letter to President Bola Tinubu on Nigeria's electricity crisis. While acknowledging the senator's passion and the public's frustration over decades of failed power sector investment, the author argues the debate must move beyond campaign-style rhetoric toward structural reform of the system.

Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has praised the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for its projects, stating they are significantly improving the lives of Nigerians. This commendation coincides with the commissioning of a 505kWp interconnected solar mini-grid in Epe.