Power

In a significant move to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the power sector, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a new Order establishing the Nigerian Independent System Operator Limited (NISO). …
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The minister gave the warning in Abuja when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Power at an investigative hearing over the recent electricity tariff hike by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)on Monday, April…
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced deregulation for metres deployed to electricity consumers under the Metre Asset Providers Scheme (MAPs). Chronicle NG reports that Nigerians will have to pay more…
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By William Emmanuel Ukpoju In a rare move, the United Republic of Tanzania has temporarily shut down five of its hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid. According to Tanzania's Prime Minister,…
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By William Emmanuel Ukpoju Abuja, Nigeria - April 25, 2024 - The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the successful restoration of power supply to the Afam-IPP/Elelenwo 132kV line. The line was restored at 6:22 pm on…
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The new development that empowers states to generate, transmit and distribute electricity in areas covered by the national grid can improve electricity access across the country and promote rapid industrialisation, analysts say. …
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By Patience Chat Moses Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that the Federal Government is making plans to increase power generation from 4000 Megawatts to 6000 by the end of 2024.Adelabu said this in Abuja on Monday…
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By William Emmanuel Ukpoju The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled maintenance operation that will temporarily disrupt electricity supply in several areas. The maintenance is set to occur today,…
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By William Emmanuel Ukpoju In a significant policy shift, the Nigerian government has announced plans to redirect over N1 trillion saved from the withdrawal of electricity subsidies towards enhancing the country’s power supply and…
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By William Emmanuel Ukpoju In a recent turn of events, the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has come forward to address the confusion surrounding its inability to provide consistent power supply to its Band A customers.…
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