Electricity

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) on Tuesday decried the unwarranted attack on its member of staff, Obiajulu Atta, by a customer in Umuahia, the Abia capital.The Head, Communications, EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh,…

Alhaji  Inuwa Babangida, Chairman, Board of Directors, Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) Company says the company is investing  about N800m to improve electricity in Benue.Babangida disclosed this on Tuesday in Makurdi, when…

The Federal Ministry of Power, on Wednesday, inaugurated a 100KW solar hybrid mini-grid electricity in Adebayo Community, Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the joy of…

A climate change expert, Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, says there is need to evolve workable strategy toward achieving Nigeria’s goal of 30 per cent total electricity supply from renewable energy by 2030.Okereke, also a Visiting…

The Management of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has rewarded and promoted 521 staff members of the organisation for hard work, dedication and performing exceptionally well in their respective duties.…

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 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 Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, on Monday called on investors to focus attention on renewable energy sector, describing it as lucrative and alternative source of electricity.Onu made the…

Electricity supply has been gradually returning in Syria after the government reported a nationwide power outage due to technical problems in the main networks on Friday.The Ministry of Electricity announced the start of 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…

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 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 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…

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.…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC) says it is working on ways to monitor the quality of service of power supplied to customers.Mr Nathan Shatti,  the NERC’s Commissioner, Finance and Management Services…

The residents of Isokan in Ogun on Monday commended Airtel Nigeria for assisting in restoring electricity, 15 years after the community was thrown into darkness.Airtel said in a statement that Isokan community had been…

The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHED) has expressed surprise and disappointment over picketing of its offices across the franchise area by the leadership of National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) on Wednesday. SEE…

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB), says it is providing solar power to 172 public secondary schools and 11 public health centres (PHCS).The Director-General of LSEB, Mr.…

Nigerians including students, workers and civil society organisations have come out to protest the recent increase in fuel price as well as electricity tariffs on the streets of Ibadan

Organised labour including the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress and at least 79 other groups have vowed to shut down the country with strikes and a protest next week over increases in the price of petrol and…

Electricity consumers in Kano have expressed shock over the hike in tariff  by Electricity Distribution  Companies (DisCos).SEE ALSO: Nigeria Needs To Increase Its COVID-19 Testing Ratio- ExpertA cross section of consumers…

There has been a long debated battle on the new prices for power however, Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) across the country on Tuesday began the execution of a new electricity tariff system.According to a press statements…

The management of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says it has started implementing new Service Reflective Tariff Plan (SRT) across its franchise area from Sept. 1. SEE ALSO: Ogun State Soon To Deliver 150 Housing Units-…

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), has cautioned customers against assaulting its staff members. SEE ALSO: Citizens owe no loyalty to clueless, brutal govts - Apostle Suleman Mr Godwin Idemudia, General Manager, Corporate…