Blackout: Zulum meets power minister over Maiduguri, rural areas
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Thursday in Abuja, visited the minister of power, Engr. Saleh Mamman, to discuss how to fast track ongoing […]
Electricity
Engineers task government on compliance with right-of-way
Ahmad Tijjani AbdulKano The Nigerian Institution of Power Engineers (NIPE) on Friday urged the state government to ensure compliance with electricity lines right-of-way (ROW) to […]
KEDCO loses over N260m to vandalism, theft in 3 months
Ahmad Tijjani Abdul, Kano The Management of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) on Friday claimed it has lost over N260 million to the activities of […]
After 10 years, Osun communities jubilate as Oyetola restores electricity
Jubilation erupted in Ifetedo, Garage-Olode, Omifunfun, Aayeoba, Egbejoda, Araromi Oke-Odo and their adjourning communities in Ife-South Local Government Area of the State of Osun, Tuesday, […]
Nigeria generated $4b worth of electricity between 2018 to 2019-Presidency
The presidency has stated that the country generated and sold $4b (N1.2 trillion) worth of electricity between 2018 and 2019, and not the humongous amount […]
Minister of power sacks TCN boss, Abdulaziz takes over
The Minister of Power, Mr Mamman Sale, on Tuesday announced the sack of Mr Usman Mohammed, as the Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria […]
Nigerians to enjoy two months of free electricity
There is hope for electricity consumers in the country, as the umbrella body of power distribution companies, Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) in a […]
NBET: Amobi out, Ewelukwa in as MD
Dr. Nnaemeka Ewelukwa has emerged as the acting Managing Director/CEO of Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc. The Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman had […]
Breaking: Relief at last as Electricity workers call off strike
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has suspended its strike embarked upon on Wednesday to draw federal government’s attention to the plight of its […]
$1.66bn from donors helpto boost generation capacity – TCN
A power station under control of TCN By Nana Musa The Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Alhaji Usman Mohammed, said that […]
California’s new normal: evacuating wildfires yet again
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – It’s part of California’s new normal – year-round fire seasons, planned electricity blackouts and, for retired couple Bhagvei and Paresh Badreshia, […]
Presidency Restates 25 GW Electricity Plan For Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his commitment to achieving 25 Gigawatts electricity capacity for Nigeria through a three-phase modernisation plan designed by German tech giant […]
Gencos Threaten To Hands Off Power Plants Over Payment Decision
Power generation companies (Gencos) yesterday signified their intention to declare force majeure on their operations, saying they were being unfairly treated by the Nigerian Bulk […]
3,367 MWH Of Electricity Released To National Grid – Report
Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos), comprising gas-fired and hydro stations, said they released an average of 3,367 MegaWatts/Hour of electricity into the national grid on Tuesday. […]
Police Speak On Alleged Killing Of Students Over Attack On Fayemi’s Wife’s Convoy
The Nigeria Police Force, Ekiti State Command, Tuesday night, said its operatives did not kill some protesting students of the Federal University Oye Ekiti State. […]