Tag: electricity
Nnaji proffers comprehensive solutions to end power system collapses
Frequent power system collapses in the country need a multifaceted approach, says Prof. Barth Nnaji, former Minister of Power.
He said this in an interview...
TCN denies national grid collapse, clarifies Saturday power outage
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has denied reports of a national grid collapse on Saturday, calling the claims inaccurate.
TCN’s General Manager of Public...
NERC transfers electricity oversight to Niger
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued an order to transfer regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Niger to the State Electricity...
FCT electricity consumers decry planned power interruption
Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the planned power interruption while appealing to relevant authorities to hasten the relocation process.
The...
EEDC decries vandalisation of electricity installations in Abakaliki
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has expressed concern over the recent vandalisation of electricity installations within its operational area in Abakaliki.
In a statement...
Wike signs MoU with Chinese companies on electricity, water supply
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese corporations to improve...
Senator lauds Tinubu’s 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals
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By Naomi Sharang
Abuja, Sept. 2, 2024 (NAN) Chairperson, Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), Sen Ipalibo Banigo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for...
TCN has capacity to transmit 6,000MW of electricity –MD
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says it has capacity to transmit 6,000 MWS of electricity to distribution load centres nationwide.
Mr Sule Abdulaziz, the...
NERC transfers regulatory oversight of electricity market to Edo
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has transfered regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Edo to the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ESERC).
This is...
Shettima tasks REA on increased access to electricity
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Friday implored the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to double its efforts towards ensuring increased access to electricity in the country.
Shettima...
We are making progress to restore power outages in Aba –...
The Aba Power Ltd Electric (APLE), in Abia, the company in charge of Aba Power Integrated Project, said it was making progress to resolve...
NERC transfers regulatory oversight of electricity market to Oyo state
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), says it has transfered regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Oyo to the State Electricity Regulatory Commission...
Electricity workers down tools in Anambra over alleged intimidation
Workers with the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, (EEDC), on Tuesday shut down its services in Anambra.
The information was contained in a protest letter entitled...
NBET to exit electricity market as NERC licence multiple firms
The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET), is set to exit the electricity market as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) licences multiple firms.
These...
IBEDC boosts electricity supply in Ogun
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc (IBEDC) says it has completed a significant enhancement of its electricity infrastructure serving the Sango/Ota axis of Ogun...
Reps to intervene over electricity bill hike at University of Jos
The House of Representatives has promised to intervene over the hike in electricity bill at the University of Jos which has placed the university...
Lagos Assembly assures speedy passage of electricity bill
The Lagos State House of Assembly has assured residents of speedy passage of Electricity Bill 2024, a bill which seeks to improve electricity supply ...
