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Experts in the energy sector have said Nigeria will find it difficult to be self-sufficient in electricity generation and supply because the sector was not well structured, and most importantly, …
Why Nigeria can’t be self-sufficient in power supply – Experts Read More
The Executive Director, Networks, Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. IfeOluwa Oyedele, Friday, disclosed that the company has constructed and commissioned over 350 injection substations with a combined capacity of …
We’ve constructed, commissioned over 350 injection substations since inception – NDPHC Read More
ActionAid Nigeria has insisted that the proposed increase in electricity tariff by the federal government will not only erode the purchasing power of Nigerian workers but also further impoverish more …
Electricity: Proposed tariff hike insensitive, ill-timed – ActionAid Read MoreElectricity consumers in the country have decried the proposed increase in electricity tariff which is expected to take-off by September 1, 2021, without any improvement in services since the last …
Nigerians lament as new electricity tariff takes effect tomorrow Read More
A significant step towards redeeming the pledge by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to intervene in the perennial electric power supply challenge in Maiduguri, Borno state, was taken Tuesday …
Breaking: NNPC, CMEC, GE sign contract for 50mw Maiduguri emergency power project Read More
The chairman of Kuje area council, Alhaji Abdullahi Suleiman Sabo, has promised to connect Chukuku community, a suburb of Kuje area council with national grid. He also promised that the …
Chukuku community to connect with national grid – Sabo Read More
The Electricity market regulator, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission , NERC, has directed the Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN to suspend evacuation of electricity to eligible customers introduced by the former …
NERC suspends eligible power evacuation policy Read More
Nigeria is currently experiencing a blackout, as a collapse of the electricity grid has been reported. In a recent statement, Oyebode Fadipe, general manager, corporate communications at the Abuja Electricity …
Blackout looms as electricity grid collapses again Read More
A think-tank group of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) known as APC Legacy Awareness and Campaign has revealed how President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has introduced policies and programmes that …
How Buhari laying solid foundation for uninterrupted power supply – APC group Read More
Following rising insecurity in states across the country and protracted power supply issues affecting Afikpo North local government area, the Ebonyi state Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Chief Oluchukwu …
Ebonyi commissioner installs 18 solar street lights in Afikpo North Read More
Ogun state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun ,Thursday, commissioned about 130 housing units at the Kemta Housing Estate Abeokuta, with a promise that his administration will construct another 2500 units in …
Ogun: Abiodun commissions 130 housing units, promises 2,500 houses Read More
Nasarawa state governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule has taken step to reduce the level of unemployment in the state, therefore partnering a private firm even to boost state economy. Speaking Tuesday …
Nasarawa govt partners private firm to reduce unemployment, boost economy Read More
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has signed an agreement with Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EKEDC) to deliver 300 mega watts of power to Ibeju-Lekki and other franchise …
NDPHC, Eko discos sign MoU on 300MW delivery in Lagos Read More
History has been made in Adamawa state as Governor Ahnadu Umaru Fintiri commissioned the first ever electrification project in Toungo, the only local government area in the state that has …
After decades, Fintiri lights up, connects Adamawa community to national grid Read MoreNigeria’s electricity issue continues to defy solutions in spite of efforts by successive governments to fix the sector. Regrettably, it has continued to crawl after over six decades; BENJAMIN UMUTEME …
Nigerians lose hope over national grid collapse Read More
The federal government has approved the supply of power to Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom to facilitate its return to full production capacity. The …
ALSCON to generate power supply from National grid Read More
The Federal Executive Council (FEC)has approved N6 billion contracts for the power sector.Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, said this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the weekly …
FEC approves N6 billion for power sector projects Read More
Akwa Ibom state Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has cautioned indigenes and residents of the state to desist from vandalizing electricity installations. Udom, who particularly lamented the high rates of vandalism …
Akwa Ibom gov cautions against electricity facilities vandalism Read MoreThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given approval to Ikeja Electric Plc to invest the sum of N121.92 billion for infrastructure upgrade across its network within a period of …
NERC approves N215.68bn for Ikeja, Eko DisCos upgrades Read More
BEDC Electricity Plc has said it is collaborating with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) on the development of an End-To-End Power generation and distribution as part of an …
BEDC partners NDPHC to boost power distribution to customers Read More
Epileptic power supply costs businesses in Nigeria about $29 billion yearly, the World Bank hassaid. The bank says an average Nigerian consumes four times less energy than their counterpartsin a …
Nigeria businesses lose $29bn annually to poor electricity Read More
A member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing Afikpo North/South federal constituency, Ebonyi state, Iduma Igariwey, Wednesday, said Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) is not competent to handle …
EEDC not competent to supply electricity in South-east – Rep Read More
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Edo and Delta states chapter on Wednesday raised the alarm over alleged multiple taxation on its members by the Delta state government. MAN however …
MAN raises the alarm over multiple taxation in Delta Read More
The Director/ CEO of Kaduna Electric, Engineer Garba Haruna has commended the Nigeria Air Force Base Kaduna for prompt settlement of its electricity bills by the Managing. Engineer Garba made …
Kaduna Electric commends NAF for prompt payment of electricity bills Read More