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 […]
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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. […]
Sokoto approves purchase 118 transformers
Sokoto State Executive Council, on Tuesday presided over by Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, approved the sum of N578 million for the purchase of 118 transformers […]
3 DisCos exceed 50% metering of consumers in Q2, 2019 – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says only three out 11 Electricity Distribution Companies in the country had metered more than 50 per cent of […]
$16m power debts: FG to disconnect Benin, Togo republics
The Federal Government says it will disconnect power supply to Niger Republic and Republic of Togo, if they fail to pay outstanding debts totaling $16 […]
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 […]
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 […]