KERC moves to decentralize power supply
By Hajara Usman The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) says it has unveiled regulations on mini-grid power generation and distribution aimed at improving electricity […]
Power sector
Liyel Imoke: Alleged $16B expenditure delayed power sector reforms
A former minister of power, who later served as governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, on Thursday, in Lokoja, stated that alleged “expenditure” […]
Power sector to get $800 million boost as Nigerian government moves to invest
The Federal Government has announced plans to invest $800 million in building substations and distribution networks under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). This is contained […]
Minister Adelabu faces dismissal calls as power sector issues persist
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu’s recent contradictions on the transfer of electricity regulatory oversight to the state has added to his collection of flops. The […]
Tinubu vows to remove obstacles across power sector value chain
By Abdullahi Mohammed, Abuja Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Friday declared that despite the nation’s current rate of energy supply, his administration is poised to […]
Again, Nigeria’s power generation drops, blackout in parts of Nigeria
Power generation to the national grid dipped below 4,000 megawatts over the weekend, leaving customers across the nation with a limited supply of electricity. Checks […]
FEC approves $1.9 billion for power sector
Abdullahi Mohammed, AbujaThe Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday approved $1.9 billion for the procurement of equipment for the power sector to boost power supply in […]
Nigeria’s power sector not performing optimally – Gbajabiamila
…says House ready for legislative intervention The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the Nigerian electric power sector is […]
FG okays N470B maintenance for power sector, N1.2 billion Nasarawa water project
Abdullahi Mohammed, AbujaNigeria’s cabinet has approved N470.8 billion for the purchase of isolators, circuit breakers and other maintenance equipment for the nation’s power sector. Minister […]
Nigerians groan as blackout worsens, national grid collapses on Sallah day
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the national grid experienced a total system collapse on Wednesday, resulting in blackout in some parts of […]
FEC approves N6 billion for power sector projects
By Abdullahi Mohammed, AbujaThe Federal Executive Council (FEC)has approved N6 billion contracts for the power sector. Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, said this while briefing […]
NERC set to increase electricity tariff again
The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has it would increase tariff on electricity as from July, 2021. This was disclosed in a notice posted on […]
Power supply worsens as plants suffer gas shortage, low megawatts erupts
Twelve power plants in Nigeria could not generate 1,609.9 megawatts of their total installed capacity on Sunday as a result of gas constraints. The total […]
Breaking: Former Power Minister, Wakil, sent to prison
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered former Minister of State for power, Muhammad Wakil, is to remain in prison custody till March 31, […]
Power sector: FG approves N8.64bn counterpart fund for Siemens
The Federal government, yesterday, granted ‘anticipatory approval’ of 18.94 million Euros (N8.648,081,465.2) as counterpart fund for a revamp contract that will enable Munich-based Siemens overhaul […]