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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced a contentious new directive requiring Distribution Companies (DisCos) to move away from the single-buyer model and directly negotiate contracts with Generation Companies …
NERC’s new directive on power contracts sparks controversy Read More
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has advocated appropriate and enabling legislation to assure investors of the Federal Government’s commitment to power sector reforms. Adelabu, who spoke in Abuja …
Adelabu calls for legislation on power sector reforms Read More
Nigeria is held down by economic losses and threats to lives due to the perennial insufficiency in public power supply. According to a report, “what Nigerians spend on self-generation of …
Playing politics with the power sector Read More
Man’s insatiable lust for power is a phenomenon that transcends mere financial gain. While wealth and material possessions may be a means to an end, they do not solely define …
The insatiable lust for power Read More
The Kebbi state government has begun the distribution of 40 new transformers to various communities throughout the state to enhance electricity supply. Governor Nasir Idris began the distribution exercise in …
Kebbi distributes 40 new transformers to boost power supply Read More
Nigeria set to experience nationwide blackout as electricity workers gears to withdraw their services from Sunday midnight in compliance to the organised labour’s indefinite strike slated for Monday, 3rd of …
Breaking: Nationwide blackout looms as electricity workers vow to join Labour strike Read More
Over ten years after privatisation of the power sector, the same challenges that bedeviled pre-privatisation seem not to be going away. Analysts say the government needs to increase its level …
Why power sector still struggles 11 years after privatisation Read More
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered an immediate upward review of electricity tariffs in the country from Wednesday 3 April. The NERC Vice Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, disclosed this …
Breaking: Again, FG increases electricity tariff Read More
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Friday, March 29, said it restored the national grid that collapsed on Thursday. The TCN’s Public Affairs, General Manager, Ndidi Mbah made this …
TCN restores national grid after collapse Read More
Transcorp Power Plc, a power subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), has listed its shares via introduction on the Main Board of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), adding more than N1.8 trillion …
Transcorp Power lists on the Exchange, gains 10% first day of trading Read More
If there is anything that separates great leaders from the crowd, it is the power of vision. Strategic foresight, the ability to anticipate future events, challenges and prospects and roll …
Tunji-Ojo: The power of vision Read More
Borno state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has disclosed that his administration has spent over N500 million to purchase transformers for different communities in the state. A statement issued …
FG, Borno gov seek collaboration for improved power supply Read More
It’s another year and it presents us with an opportunity to reflect on the past, learn from it, and look forward to a brighter future. The New YEmbraear is a …
Embracing new beginnings and the power in you Read More
Some power experts have said that unbundling of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) would lead to increased efficiency, performance and realisability of power in the country. The experts, who …
Unbundling TCN ‘ll improve power performance, reliability – Experts Read More
In a bid to enhance the power supply in Lagos State, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has received seven new power transformers. The transformers, with capacities ranging from 60MVA …
TCN to boost Lagos power supply with seven new transformers Read More
The new Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk has harped on the need to improve on infrastructure in the management of the country’s …
Farouk assumes leadership at NAMA, harps on power generation Read More
Minister of Power Chief Adebayo Adelabu has said meaningful transformation in the power sector was hinged on the active participation of governments at the state level. He said to achieve …
Power minister seeks states’ involvement for sectoral transformation Read More
TOPE SUNDAY in this piece asks whether the privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector in the last 10 years is a curse or blessing. Concerns The issue of power has been …
Power sector privatisation a curse or blessing? Read More
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said Nigerians would soon enjoy improved power supply. According to the minister, the objective of making the 2023 Electricity Act is to improve …
Nigerians’ll enjoy improved power supply soon – FG Read More
The Defence and Security sector N3.25trillion of 12 percent budget, N1.32trillion on Infrastructure sector both gulped the 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion budget based on the exchange rate. The …
Defence, infrastructure get lion share of N27.5trn 2024 budget Read More
Transcorp Power Limited (TPL), one of the power subsidiaries of Nigeria’s leading conglomerate, Transnational Corporation Plc (TRANSCORP), has been appointed member of the Executive Board of the West African Power …
Transcorp Power appointed WAPP executive board member Read More
As Nigeria celebrates 10 years post-power sector privatisation, some Nigerians have scored the sector’s performance low; TOPE SUNDAY takes a look at the scenario. In 2013, Nigeria decided to privatise …
Still on Nigerians’ verdict on power sector privatisation after 10 years Read MoreThe Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has explained that the prolonged power outage which has affected the whole of Imo State, occasioned by the industrial action by organized labour …
Power outage: We are helpless in Imo – EEDC Read More
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued new power licenses to Junaid Synergy Limited and 14 other companies. During the second quarter of 2023, NERC …
FG issues power licenses to Junaid Synergy, 14 other companies Read More
The Managing Director of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Mr. Christopher Ezeafulukwe, has called for team teamwork among operators of the various segments of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry …
With teamwork, we can resolve power sector challenges – AEDC MD Read More