Power
TCN spends N8.8 billion on repairs of vandalised power towers in 11 months
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has spent over N8.8 billion to repair transmission towers vandalised across the...
After gulping N5.5 billion, Sokoto gov’t approves fresh N950 million for moribund power project
Despite gulping over N5.5 billion and producing zero electricity, the Sokoto State Government has again approved fresh N950 million for...
Reps recommend N500 billion recapitalisation for DISCOs
The House of Representatives has recommended a recapitalisation of not less than N500 billion for all Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs)...
WARNING: Do not pay for meter replacements, NERC tells electricity consumers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has advised electricity consumers to refuse payment for replacement of their obsolete meters. The...
Benue gov’t set to enact electricity law
The Benue State Government says it is working on enacting an electricity law to regulate the state energy sector. The...
How to avoid high electricity bills – Official
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has advised customers to adopt energy-saving practices to avoid high bills. The acting Chief...
Nigeria needs $10 billion in power sector – Minister
The Federal Government says it needs $10 billion dollars for Public-Private-Partnership investment in the power sector, in the next five...
KEDCO invests N169 billion in power generation, to exit national grid
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) says it plans to invest $100 million (about N169 billion) in a safe grid...
EFCC links frequent electricity grid collapse to corruption
Mr Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has attributed the frequent collapse of...
Lagos gov’t requires $33 billion to fund energy generation – Official
The Lagos State Government says it will require an investment of 14 billion dollars to 33 billion dollars to meet...