Lockdown: Niger liaise with AEDC for 18hrs power supply
The Niger government has said that it would liaise with the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to increase electricity supply to 18 hours per day […]
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COVID-19: Ikeja Electric partially closes offices to safeguard customers, staff
The Ikeja Electric has announced that no physical transaction of business will take place across its offices in its franchise network for the next one […]
COVID-19: FG urges MAN to increase production of essential commodities
The Federal Government has urged the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to scale up the production of commodities needed to curb the spread of COVID-19.Mr […]
Senate to ban use of generating sets
By Haruna Salami A bill seeking to ban use of generating set, Generating Set (Prohibition/Ban) Bill passed first reading at the Senate Wednesday. The bill […]
NNPC assures women of equal opportunity
…As WIEN Pledges Support to Close Energy Gap The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has assured Nigerians that as a National Oil Company, it would […]
Electricity: GenCos fail to generate 3,655mw due to gas shortage
Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos), comprising gas-fired and hydro stations say they could not generate 3,655 megawatts of electricity on Thursday due to unavailability of gas. […]
Electricity: GenCos fail to generate 2,967.5MW due to gas shortage
Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos) comprising gas-fired and hydro stations said that they could not generate 2,967.5 megawatts of electricity on Tuesday due to unavailability of […]
Nigerians should be prepared to pay more for electricity — TCN boss
Mr Usman Mohammed, Managing Director, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that consumers should be prepared to pay more for electricity in order to […]
USAID, InfraCredit partner to increase electricity access in Rivers
By Chimezie Godfrey The U. S Agency for International Development (USAID) and Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Limited (InfraCredit) have signed partnership agreement to provide increased […]
Kyari urges African countries to ensure energy security for citizens
By Chimezie Godfrey The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kolo Kyari, has called on African countries to focus on providing structures […]
Nigeria secures $1.1m grant for electricity development from U.S.
The Federal Government and United State Trade and Development Agency have signed a $1.1million grant to support electricity infrastructure development in Nigeria. The agreement was […]
We need NERC’s approval to sign agreement with Edo Govt. — BEDC
The Management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) says it requires National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)’s approval for signing a bilateral agreement with the […]
AEDC condemns spate of attacks on staff
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has condemned the spate of attacks on its staff by certain members of the public, saying that the development […]
We didn’t direct decommissioning of metres by DisCos – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has not directed the decommissioning of metres by the Electricity Distribution Companies of Nigeria (DisCos). NERC’s General […]
Transformer: Zamfara governor allocates land to TCN
Zamfara state governor, Bello Muhammad has directed for the allocation of a land that will accommodate the newly acquired 60 MVA 13V 33KVA transformer from […]
TCN restores supply after system collapse
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the national grid has been fully restored after the system collapse which occurred on Thursday, The collapse occurred while […]
TCN confirms collapse of national grid
The national grid on Thursday experienced its first collapse in 2020 resulting in blackout across the country. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the […]
AEDC writes TCN over faulty 132kV cable
AEDC has written to the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) requesting him to take urgent steps for the repair of damaged […]
DisCos spreads installment payment for pre-paid meters in S/East
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), says it has spread installment payment for smart pre-paid meters for 24 months for its standalone pre-paid meter customers […]
NERC debunks reports of increase in electricity tariff
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has denied reports that it approved increase in electricity tariff, saying no such approval had been made by the […]
DisCos studying modalities of NERC’s directive on cashless payment — ANED chairman
The Association of Nigeria Energy Distributors (ANED) says Distribution Companies are studying the modalities of the directive issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) […]
Lagos govt to optimize output of Independent Power Plant
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, disclosed the plan by his Government to expand the capacity of the State-owned Independent Power Plant (IPP). […]
Former REA boss, Ogunbiyi assumes duty as UN Special Representative for Sustainable Energy
A few days after leaving Rural Electrification Agency (REA), as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Damilola Ogunbiyi, has assumed duties as the UN Secretary-General’s Special […]
Off-grid panacea to Nigeria’s power challenges, By Constance Imasuen
Experts are of the opinion that off-grid development will address Nigeria’s power challenges. They say that development of off- grid power distribution solution, otherwise, known […]
Buhari appoints new MD for Rural Electrification Agency
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency. […]