Electricity consumers kick against proposed new tariffs
Electricity consumer groups on Sunday, kicked against the planned review of electricity tariffs for the 11 power Distribution Companies (DisCos) by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory […]
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Oil Spills: Reps demand environmental justice, welfare of host communities
The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities has demanded that companies and regulatory authorities ensure that environmental justice is served to host communities that […]
2,000 Ondo communities to benefit from NDDC electricity project
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it is happy with the pace of work on its N6 billion naira 132/33KV sub-station for over 2,000 […]
KWASU boosts power supply with N114m solar system
The Kwara State University (KWASU) is to boost its power supply with the installation of N114 million solar power system in the institution. The Vice […]
Buhari makes U-turn, restores ownership of OML 123, others to NNPC
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the restoration of the leases on OMLs 123, 124, 126 and 137 to the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC which […]
OML 143: NNPC, SEEPCO sign Gas Development Agreement to unlock 1.2TCF
The gas development and commercialization programme of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) received a boost Thursday with the execution of the Oil Mining Lease […]
OAGF to assist NEITI in tracking oil and gas revenue
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) will support the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) in tracking oil and gas revenue […]
NNPC reiterates commitment to renewable energy project
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated commitment to its partnership with the Government of Kebbi on renewable energy projects. The NNPC Group Managing […]
3 in police net for vandalising EEDC property
Three suspected electricity installation vandals have been apprehended by members of a vigilante group and handed over to the police in Anambra. The Head, Corporate […]
Employ multiple energy sources to solve power sector challenges – Expert
A Fellow, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Mr Abiodun Oyedepo, has urged the government to employ multiple energy sources, including renewable energy, to address the challenges […]
NNPC Records 80.12% Increase in Trading Surplus in December
…Posts Petroleum Products Sale of ₦288.77billion The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced an increase of 80.12% in trading surplus for the month of […]
AEDC apologises to customers in Karu and environs over power interruption
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company(AEDC) has apologised to its customers in Karu and environs, for power interruption to the area, blaming it on ”technical challenges”. […]
Ogun Govt. inaugurates rural electrification project in Atapa-Ishaga
The Ogun government on Saturday commenced the distribution of Solar Energy Kits across its 20 council areas to light up villages without electricity supply. Mr […]
Fintiri tasks Adamawa Varsity on alternative power source
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, has challenged the state-owned University to develop alternative means of power supply to the university. Fintiri, who threw the challenge […]
FG approves $526m for power projects, N190m for UI microscope
The Federal Government on Wednesday approved 526 million dollars for power projects in Abia, Imo and Benue. The Federal Executive Council at its weekly meeting […]
Kaduna SUBEB to spend N8.6bn on UBE projects – Chairman
The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (Kaduna SUBEB) will soon award contracts for the execution of 231 projects worth N8.6 billion. The Executive Chairman, […]
Alleged illegal billing: Businessman, AEDC explore out of court settlement
A businessman, Jerry Okolo and Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), on Wednesday informed an FCT High Court, Gudu, of an ongoing process of settling out […]
Gombe consumers owe Jos DisCo N2.2 billion as over 19, 000 households get meters — Spokesman
Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) says 19, 317 households have so far been metered in Gombe state, according to Dr. Adakole Elijah, JEDC’s Head of […]
North East Governors call for fast-tracking of work on Mambila Electricity project
North East Governors Forum has appealed to the Federal Government to fast-track work on the Mambila Hydroelectric Power Project. Making the appeal in a communique […]
Nigeria records highest power transmission of 5,615.40MW
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the power sector has recorded an all-time national peak of 5,615.40MW. A statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos […]
Ikeja Electric schedules all customers for metering under National Mass Metering Programme
Ikeja Electric (IE) Plc says all unmetered customers under its business unit, have now been scheduled for metering under the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP). […]
Kaduna Electric petitions police commissioner over assault on staff
Kaduna Electric has petitioned the Kaduna state commissioner of police, Umar Musa-Muri, over assault meted out on its staff ,while conducting their lawful duties. This […]
FG to meet with governors on petrol, electricity prices
Federal Government will meet with state governors and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday to find a solution to issue of right pricing […]
EEDC to embark on mass disconnection in South East
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says it will embark on mass disconnection of customers that have defaulted in payment of their electricity bills within […]
Commission to begin enforcement of electricity billing
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it will commence enforcement of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) billing cap order to ensure […]