Manufacturers in Nigeria spend about N1.34 trillion on alternative energy in 2025, according to the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). The figure reflects increased reliance on non-grid power amid rising production costs. MAN links the higher spending to ongoing economic reforms, which it says contribute to worsening operating conditions for industrial businesses. Vanguard reports that the 2025 estimate represents a 71.4% increase compared with N781.68 billion recorded in 2023. Both outlets describe the spending as a response to the broader pressure on industrial performance, including the cost of powering operations when grid supply and affordability do not meet demand. Taken together, the reports frame alternative energy expenditure as growing over the period as manufacturers seek to sustain output and manage disruption, while economic policy changes intensify financial strain. The information is presented as an assessment by MAN.