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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria has approved plans to establish a Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) to address challenges in the electricity transmission network. This decision, announced by Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, aims to strengthen the power sector's transmission segment, viewed as a bottleneck.

An inter-ministerial committee will develop the legal and regulatory framework for GAMCO before presenting it to the National Assembly. Additionally, FEC approved a new exit-benefit scheme for retiring civil servants, allowing up to 100% of total emoluments as extra benefits. The council also greenlit infrastructure projects and healthcare funding, including ₦9.99 billion for HIV drug procurement.