Nigeria, May 15 -- The Nigerian government has approved two major energy projects in Oyo State aimed at fortifying the national grid and addressing persistent power challenges.

Bolaji Tunji, special adviser on strategic communication and media relations to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, in a statement on Wednesday, said the decisions were ratified during Monday's Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

The projects approved, according to him, include reviving and concessioning the decades-old Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant and constructing a high-capacity new substation in Ibadan.

"The new substation to be located in Lalupon/Ejioku axis of Lagelu local government area will boost power supply to Iwo road, Monatan, Olodo and the ...