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The Minister of Power, Mr Sale Mamman, says the  Federal Government is driving a robust solar system strategy that will help in delivering power supply to Nigerians, especially in rural areas.Mr Aaron Artimas, Senior Special…

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), on Monday, said it lost more than N1.8 billion to capping of estimated billing, describing it as a disservice to the energy industry.The acting Managing Director of the…

The Federal Government has said that it will sanction any electricity distribution company or its representatives selling meters or asking Nigerians to pay money to get the item.The Special Adviser to the President on…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the nation’s electricity grid on Sunday experienced multiple tripping, leading to the collapse of the system.SEE ALSO: Ekiti: "Only 7 doctors working in 131 health centres" - Striking…

The Federal Government says it has initiated viable power infrastructure development projects to enhance quality power generation, transmission and distribution in the country.The Minister of Power, Mr Sale Mamman, stated this…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the establishment of an Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC) as part of a plan to provide electricity for 25 million citizens who lacked access to the national grid, a statement from the…

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has rolled out the distribution of prepaid meter for consumers in its franchise areas of FCT, Kogi, Nasarawa and Niger states.Mr Ernest Mupwaya, Managing Director of AEDC, said at…

The House Committee on Power has rejected the 2021 budget proposal for the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).Rep. Mogaji Aliyu, the Chairman House Committee on Power declined the proposal during the budget defence by TCN…

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), on Monday, said it had begun implementation of the new revised Service Reflective Tariff (SRT) within the South-East.The review was based on the outcome of joint consultative…

Ikeja Electric Plc (IE) says it has commenced implementation of the revised Service Reflective Tariff (SRT), as approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) effective Nov. 1.The electricity distribution…

The Abuja Electricity Distribution(AEDC) says it has effected the revised Service Tariff with effect from Nov.1. AEDC General Manager, Corporate Communication, Mr Oyebode Fadipe said in a statement in Abuja on Sunday.“This is…

The Lagos State Government has paid, more than N1 billion into the Retirement Savings Account (RSA’s) of 246 retirees in the state’s public service for October.Mr Babalola Obilana, Director-General, Lagos State Pension…

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company(AEDC) says it is working with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to restore normal power supply to parts of FCT.Mr Oyebode Fadipe, AEDC General Manager,…

Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company says it will kick-off distribution of one million prepaid meters to electricity consumers in its franchise states of Kaduna, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara on Friday.Garba Haruna, Managing…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)  on Tuesday said 59.6 per cent of electricity consumers in the country were still on estimated billing as of March 2020.NERC made this known in its First Quarter 2020…

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says the current disruption in its operations across its network is caused by the unsafe environment occasioned by the #EndSARS protests.The EEDC Head, Corporate…

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding (NDPH), Chiedu Ugbo, has identified inadequate gas supply and evacuation as major problems facing power plants in the country.Ugbo made this observation when he led the…

The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) says it loses more than  N2.5 billion every month to energy theft in the area.The Managing Director of the company, Dr Henry Ajagbawa, stated this in a statement in…

Movement for Socialist Alternative (MSA), an NGO has called on the Federal Government to introduce new methods to resolve power issues beyond allocating billions every year.Mr Dimeji Macaulay, the Spokesman for MSA, FCT…

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Federal  Government to prevail on electricity distribution companies to regularise the varying costs of electricity tariffs across the states of the country.Mr…

Kano Hydro and Energy Company (KHEDCO), says the construction work on 7.2MW Tiga Hydroelectric Power Station will be completed in December.The company also said the Tiga project had reached about 95 per cent completion stage while the…

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), says it has complied fully and reverted to the old electricity tariff as directed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).The Head of Corporate…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Wednesday said that its order to suspend the recent tariff increase was done in the public interest.Mr Dafe Akpeneye, Commissioner, Legal Licensing and Compliance, NERC,…

As Nigeria marks its 60th independence on Oct. 1, some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and consumers in the power sector have called on the Federal Government to reverse the privatisation of the industry. SEE ALSO: Ebonyi NLC Commends…

The Association of Ojota Community Development Areas (CDAs) on Sunday staged a peaceful protest against estimated bills and disconnections by the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC).The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

The management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc, has apologized to its esteemed customers in Mowe, Ibafo, and Magboro over the poor supply of electricity to the areas.Its Chief Operating Officer, Mr.…