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Nigeria Seeks $2 Billion Chinese Loan for Super Grid to End Chronic Power Shortages and Fuel Economic Surge

AbdulBasit Saba by AbdulBasit Saba
October 7, 2025
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Nigeria’s federal government is negotiating a $2 billion loan with China’s Export-Import Bank to construct a “super grid” aimed at revolutionizing the nation’s unreliable power supply, a move that could finally address decades of blackouts crippling industries, households, and growth prospects in Africa’s largest economy.

What is the core of this ambitious project? The super grid initiative involves building advanced transmission infrastructure to integrate renewable energy sources, enhance grid stability, and expand capacity beyond the current 4,000-5,000 megawatts average far below the 13,000 MW potential, tackling frequent outages that cost businesses up to 40% of revenue annually and hinder manufacturing competitiveness. Who is driving the talks? The Ministry of Power, under Minister Adebayo Adelabu, is leading discussions with Chinese financiers known for funding large-scale African infrastructure like railways and dams, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda to attract foreign investment amid economic reforms. When are the negotiations progressing? Talks intensified in early October 2025, following recent power sector privatizations and subsidy removals, with hopes for a deal by year-end to kickstart construction in 2026, building on prior Chinese loans totaling over $5 billion for Nigerian projects.

Where will the impact be felt most? Across the industrial north and commercial south, where factories idle due to diesel generator reliance, costing households ₦1 trillion yearly, the grid would prioritize high-demand zones like Lagos and Kano, potentially adding 10,000 MW through solar, wind, and hydro integration, reducing import dependency on fossil fuels. Why pursue this now? Chronic shortages have stifled GDP growth to 3.13% in Q1 2025 despite rebasing, with the World Bank estimating $29 billion annual losses from poor power; Tinubu’s administration sees the loan as a catalyst for diversification, echoing successful models in Kenya and Ethiopia, while countering criticisms of debt traps by emphasizing concessional terms and revenue-generating assets. How will the super grid transform the economy? By enabling 24/7 electricity for SMEs, it could boost manufacturing output by 20-30%, create jobs in green tech, and attract FDI in sectors like tech and agro-processing, with safeguards like local content requirements ensuring Nigerian firms participate in construction and maintenance.

The push comes amid broader energy challenges, including the recent PENGASSAN strike’s disruptions and Dangote Refinery’s role in fuel stability, but experts warn of risks like repayment burdens on Nigeria’s $121 trillion debt stock. Social media buzz under #NigeriaSuperGrid reflects optimism, with users hailing it as a “game-changer” for startups and homes, though skeptics demand transparency to avoid corruption pitfalls seen in past projects. As talks advance, the government pledges environmental assessments and community benefits, positioning this as a cornerstone for sustainable development in a nation where 85 million lack reliable power.

Source: Read more at thisdaylive.com

Saba AbdulBasit
AbdulBasit Saba

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