Senate President wants state of emergency in power sector
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Monday called on the Executive to, as a matter of urgency, declare a state of emergency in the […]
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Electricity consumer group seeks speedy passage of bill criminalising estimated billing
A group, ‘Electricity Consumer Protection Forum’ has called for the speedy passage of the bill seeking to criminalise estimated billings by Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) […]
Economic Council to examine ownership structure of power Discos
The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to look into the ownership structure of power distribution companies. Imo […]
Senate probes GenCos, DisCos over unsteady power supply
…Power Committee to submit probe report in four weeks The Senate has mandated its Committee on Power to investigate the activities of power generating and […]
Operators seek sustainable solutions to Nigeria power challenges
Operators in the renewable energy space and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sector on Tuesday suggested various ways to address the gaps in the power sector. […]
Power sector: NASS will demand accountability, says Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said the Ninth National Assembly will insist on accountability and transparency in the power sector, particularly in the […]
$1.66bn from international donors increases power generation – TCN
The Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Alhaji Usman Mohammed, said that the 1.66 billion dollars received from international donors increased generation capacity […]
NDDC expedites action on N6bn power project for 2,000 Ondo communities
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has stepped up work on the N6 billion 132KV Transmission Line and 132/33KV Sub Station, being constructed at Okitipupa […]
Minister assures on rural electrification in Nigeria
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has assured the Federal Governments commitment, to provide rural electrification across the country for development. Onu […]
Renewable energy business opportunities in Nigeria, By Ekene Odigwe
”To be passionate about Africa is to believe in Africa, understand Africa” The above words from Jean Claude Bastos De Morais, the Founding Board member […]
FG, Sokoto partner on 10-megawatt solar electricity for 100 communities
The Federal Government is collaborating with Sokoto State Government on establishment of 10-megawatt solar-powered electricity plant that will connect agencies and about 100 communities in […]
TCN: 24 hour power supply to gulp $1.61bn – FG
The Managing Director, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Alhaji Usman Gur says the Federal Government in collaboration with international donor agencies has set aside over […]
Budget: House of Reps queries ₦127bn power allocation
The House Committee on Power has queried the ₦127 billion 2020 budget allocation to the Ministry of Power. The committee, chaired by Rep. Aliyu Dau […]
BEDC set to roll out 114,740 prepaid meters in 2 years in Ondo
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) says it will roll out a 114,740 pre-paid meters to its customers in Ondo State within the next two […]
Former VP, Sambo denies ownership of KAEDCO
Former Vice President, Namadi Sambo has described as “total falsehood and fallacy’’ story linking him to the ownership of Kaduna Electric Power Distribution Company of […]
TCN transmitting bulk electricity due to damage on its 132KV lines
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says it is transmitting bulk electricity due to damage on its 132 Kilo Volt (KV) underground transmission lines in […]
GenCos release 3,436MWH of electricity to national grid
Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos), comprising gas-fired and hydro stations on Tuesday released an average of 3,436 MegaWatts/Hour of electricity into the national grid. This is […]
Osinbajo to Scandinavian investors: Nigeria expanding opportunities in renewable energy, others
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has told Scandinavian investors that Nigerian government is committed to expanding opportunities for investments in renewable energy, technology and other sectors […]
GenCos release 3,485MWH of electricity to national grid
Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos), comprising gas-fired and hydro stations on Monday released an average of 3,485 MegaWatts/Hour of electricity into the national grid. This is […]
IBEDC flags off 2019 Customers Service Week
The lbadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Monday flagged off its 2019 Customers Service Week, geared toward rewarding its esteemed customers. Mr John Ayodele, the […]
GenCos release 3,238MWH of electricity to national grid
Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos), comprising gas-fired and hydro stations, said they released an average of 3,238 MegaWatts/Hour of electricity into the national grid on Sunday. […]
GenCos release 3,406 MWH of electricity to national grid Friday
Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos), comprising gas-fired and hydro stations, said they released an average of 3,406 MegaWatts/Hour of electricity into the national grid on Friday. […]
GenCos release 3,216 MWH of electricity to national grid
Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos), comprising gas-fired and hydro stations, said they released an average of 3,216 Megawatts-hour of electricity into the national grid on Wednesday […]
GenCos release 3,380 MWH of electricity to national grid – report
Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos), comprising gas-fired and hydro stations, said they released an average of 3,380 Megawatts-hour of electricity into the national grid on Monday. […]
GenCos release 3,542MWH of electricity to national grid – Report
Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos), comprising gas-fired and hydro stations says they released an average of 3,542 megawatt-hour of electricity into the national grid on Sunday. […]