The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu said the Bola Tinubu administration is committed to breaking the 60-year jinx bedeviling the power sector. The minister... Read More
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Electricity tariff hike: “Tinubu’s reforms are without a human face” – Atiku
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the hike in electricity tariff in the country, saying the government is unleashing another dose of reforms without... Read More
Transcorp Power Plc, one of the power subsidiaries of Nigeria’s leading listed conglomerate, Transnational Corporation Plc, has released its audited financial statements for the year... Read More
“Callous, mindless social violence” – NLC rejects electricity tariff hike
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described the recent announcement of a hike in electricity tariff in the country as “callous”. Head of Information at... Read More
Power Outages Hit Abuja, Kogi As Electricity Company Faces Technical Glitches
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Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and some areas in Kogi State are currently facing power outages due to technical glitches, affecting the service... Read More
Geometric Power Plant: Govt must encourage investors to boost electricity supply – Atiku
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hailed the launch of the Geometric Power Plant in Aba, Abia State, saying he is excited by the project.... Read More
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate settlement of the N342 million outstanding electricity bill due to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). Special Adviser... Read More
Why Lagos Govt. Wants To Relocate Computer Village From Ikeja To Katangua
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The Babajide Sanwo-Olu led government has revealed why it is relocating the popular Computer Village in Ikeja to Katangua, Abule-Egba area of the Lagos state.... Read More
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria will hike their tariffs with effect from January 1, 2024. A source from one of the electricity distribution companies... Read More
Nigeria, Germany sign agreement to quicken Siemens Power Project implementation
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President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday evening in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, witnessed the signing of an accelerated performance agreement aimed... Read More
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has made a U-turn on its earlier statement that the national grid would be shut down following Tuesday’s declaration... Read More
Many business owners and residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have decried the epileptic power supply being experienced in the territory. The residents... Read More
Nigeria’s prosperity depends on getting power sector right – UK Envoy
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Nigeria’s prosperity depends on getting her power sector right, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Richard Montgomery, declared in Abuja on Wednesday. Montgomery made... Read More
The Need to Address Frequent Power Interruptions and Alleviate the Hardships in Maiduguri – By Maryam Kamilu
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In modern societies, access to reliable and steady electricity has become an essential aspect of daily life. Unfortunately, my town has been grappling with an... Read More
“Being a mother has made me stronger in every aspect of life” — Adunni Ade
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Renowned actress Adunni Ade recently took to Instagram to share her joy and gratitude for the strength she has gained through motherhood. In a heartfelt... Read More
Buhari launches Kashimbila dam as Nigeria targets 30GW electricity by 2030
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated the Kashimbila Multipurpose Dam, 40MW Hydropower Station and Associated 132KV Switchyard, Transmission Line and Distribution Substation (Phase I) Project,... Read More
Buhari signs amended constitution to allow states generate, transmit electricity
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President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a constitutional amendment moving electricity from the Exclusive Legislative to the Concurrent Legislative list. This means that states can now... Read More
Federal universities spend ₦60million on electricity every month – NUC
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Abubakar Rasheed, the executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) revealed that federal universities spend between ₦60 million and ₦80 million on electricity each... Read More
Osinbajo jets out to United States to promote Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has departed Abuja for the United States of America early Wednesday to seek global partnerships and support for Nigeria’s recently launched... Read More
It’s illegal to disconnect electricity without 10 days notice – FCCPC
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it is illegal to disconnect a consumer from source of power supply without a 10-day prior... Read More
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has solicited the support of the Lagos State Police Command in curbing assault on its employees and vandalism of electrical... Read More
The Mega Transformers ordered by the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari’s Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) have successfully undergone factory acceptance test at Siemens’ transformers... Read More
Passage of electricity bill will address incessant collapse of national grid – Expert
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A power expert, Mr Kola Balogun, has commended the Senate for passing the Electricity Bill, 2022, adding that it would help to address the incessant... Read More
Senate passes bill to allow states generate, distribute grid electricity
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The Senate on Wednesday passed the Electricity Bill 2022 that would empower states to generate and distribute power. The bill’s passage was sequel to the... Read More
Fidelity Bank said it planned to take over the boards of Kano, Benin and Kaduna Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and to collateralise their shares. The Director-General,... Read More
EEDC confirms death of electric accessories thief in Anambra community
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An unidentified suspected vandal was electrocuted on Sunday while tampering with Umuezerimpi 500KVA Distribution Sub-station at Umuatuegwu village in Okija community of Anambra. Mr Emeka... Read More
The South East states of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo will face power outages following a system collapse announced by the Enugu Electricity Distribution... Read More
The management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc has appealed to its numerous customers in some parts of Ogun State over power outage. This... Read More
The Federal Government has assured that it is working towards reliable power grid to ensure efficient electricity supply in the country. The Minister of Power,... Read More
Ebute-Metta residents protest against high estimated billing by EKEDC
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Residents of Ebute-Metta in Lagos State on Sunday protested against outrageous estimated billing system by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC). The News Agency of Nigeria... Read More
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