Blackout hits Abuja, Kogi as power station collapses
Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and some areas in Kogi State are currently experiencing power outages due to technical…
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FG commence N40bn mass metering program across army formations
The Federal government has started a N40 billion mass metering program, to end the era of estimated billing in the Nigerian Army…
Exorbitant tariff barriers prevent rural electrification – Schneider Electric
High tariffs continue to prevent West African rural people from using energy according to Schneider Electric. The company said that it will…
Fuel, electricity tariff cap costly, IMF warns Nigeria
By Melvin Onwubuke The International Monetary Fund IMF has revealed that price caps on fuel and electricity tariffs below the cost recovery…
Discos reject 1,769MW of power during nationwide outage
The most recent data on the daily load summary of power distribution companies show that, between February 1 and February 14, 2024,…
Kodion Energy urges Nigeria to abandon national grid
The Nigerian authorities were encouraged over the weekend to abandon the present national grid system and adopt a micro-grid or smart grid…
NERC considers increase of prepaid meters
Alex Omenye The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission is contemplating another increase in the price of prepaid meters, responding to heightened production costs…
EKEDC chair demands increased investment in electricity sector
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Dr Dere Otubu, has advocated for additional investment in Nigeria’s…
Port Harcourt Disco promises clients impactful year
The Management of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc has guaranteed customers within its franchise, a new year of positive impact as it launched…
Kano Disco’s $200m funding to benefit 25m Nigerians
Kano Electricity Distribution Company is seeking $200 million in investment to modernize its infrastructure and modify electricity distribution for an estimated 25 million Nigerians.…
NERC threatens Discos with fines for refusing to accept power
Despite the widespread blackout in Nigeria, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has expressed worry over electricity load rejection by power distribution companies.…
Nigeria’s Transmission Company receives seven new transformers
The Transmission Company of Nigeria stated on Thursday that it has received an additional seven power transformers to supplement Lagos’ electricity supply.…