Power

Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states may be thrown into darkness as members of the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC), on Thursday morning picketed the Kano Electricity and Distribution Company (KEDCO)…
Read More...

An expert in power, Mr Uket Obonga has called for a comprehensive review of the privatisation of the power sector. Obonga, who is the National Secretary, Nigeria Electricity Consumers Advocacy Network (NECAN), said this in an…
Read More...

Adelabu The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said he is optimistic about the reduction of electricity tariff. Adelabu disclosed this on Friday during the sectoral briefing by ministers in Abuja. Recall that on April 3, the…
Read More...

Pre-paid meters The Senate has approved a $500 million loan request by President Bola Tinubu to finance the mass metering programme of the federal government. The president’s request was approved by the upper legislative chamber on…
Read More...

By Patience Chat Moses Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that the Federal Government is making plans to increase power generation from 4000 Megawatts to 6000 by the end of 2024. Adelabu said this in Abuja when members…
Read More...

In a significant move to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the power sector, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a new Order establishing the Nigerian Independent System Operator Limited (NISO). …
Read More...

The minister gave the warning in Abuja when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Power at an investigative hearing over the recent electricity tariff hike by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)on Monday, April…
Read More...

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced deregulation for metres deployed to electricity consumers under the Metre Asset Providers Scheme (MAPs). Chronicle NG reports that Nigerians will have to pay more…
Read More...

By William Emmanuel Ukpoju In a rare move, the United Republic of Tanzania has temporarily shut down five of its hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid. According to Tanzania's Prime Minister,…
Read More...

By William Emmanuel Ukpoju Abuja, Nigeria - April 25, 2024 - The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the successful restoration of power supply to the Afam-IPP/Elelenwo 132kV line. The line was restored at 6:22 pm on…
Read More...