South Africa is unbundling Eskom. Nigeria has split regulation across 17 states. Both are also deepening regional power trade at the same time. ETA explains why these two reforms cannot both succeed on the same terms.
West Africa has formal rules requiring guarantees and sanctions for cross-border electricity non-payment. Benin, Togo and Niger keep defaulting anyway. ETA explains why the rules aren't enough.
Nigeria has transferred electricity regulation to 17 state commissions. A real tariff dispute in Enugu shows exactly where state authority meets the still-federal national grid. ETA analyses the mechanism.
Nigeria has 13,625 MW of installed capacity but generated 4,113 MW in Q1 2026. Plants ran at 32.72% availability. Gas supply reached 43% of requirements. ETA explains the mechanism behind the crisis.
Nigeria spends an estimated $14 billion a year on generators. The sector now has its own supply chains, financing and political interests. ETA Analysis examines why the generator economy survives grid reform and what it means for the energy transition.