Incessant grid collapse affecting DISCOs’ operations – JEDC …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Dr Elijah Adakole, Head, Corporate Communications, Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC), says the reoccurring national power grid collapse is affecting Distribution Companies’ (DISCOs) revenue generation. Adakole, who said this in an interview on Saturday in Jos, explained that most of JEDC’s customers for … Read more
Why We Can’t Restore Electricity To The North Anytime Soon …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that power outages across parts of Northern Nigeria will persist due to security issues obstructing repairs on vital transmission lines. Efforts to restore electricity via alternative routes have been hampered, with the TCN … Read more
Davido’s father, Deji Adeleke generates 15% of Nigeria’s electricity …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Dr. Deji Adeleke, father of renowned Nigerian singer, Davido, has announced that his company generates about 15% of Nigeria’s electricity. This revelation was made during a recent conference where the Nigerian billionaire, discussed his investments in the nation’s power sector, including his … Read more
TCN Gives Fresh Update On National Grid Collapse …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Recall that Nigeria, on Monday at about 6:48 pm, was thrown into darkness. Enugu Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the national grid collapse in a statement by its spokesperson, Emeka Ezeh, on Monday. Abuja Electricity Distribution Company and Eko Electricity Distribution Company also confirmed … Read more
Electricity bill killing universities – ASUU raises alarm …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed worry over huge administrative cost incurred by many public universities. Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU President, said this while speaking with newsmen at a two-day programme organised by the union on the state … Read more
Lagos resident uses generator to outsmart electricity thieves …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A Lagos resident recently shared a humorous yet bold account of her evening, where she set out to address an ongoing issue of electricity theft by thieves in her compound. The situation arose after her older sister relocated to Lagos. As the resident … Read more
Suspected vandal electrocuted while attempting to steal electricity equipment …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A suspected vandal has been electrocuted while tampering with an exposed live wire in order to steal it from a transformer substation at Commissioners’ Quarters in Damaturu, the Yobe capital. Blessing Tunoh, Communications Officer, Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), made this known … Read more
FG fears grid collapse as power generation hits 5,313MW …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Nigeria’s power generation rose to a three-year high of 5,313mw on Monday, the Ministry of Power has said. This is contained in a staement issued by Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communication and Media Relations to the Minister of Power … Read more
We’re on path to generate electricity in Osun – Adeleke …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says the state is working towards generating its own electricity and will also distribute it to neighbouring states when achieved. Adeleke said this on Thursday in Ilesa, at the inauguration of the construction of the Obokun … Read more
Nigeria’s Power sector generates N3.95 trillion in five years – NERC …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies collectively generated approximately N3.95 trillion in revenue from 2019 to the first quarter of 2024, according to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Advertisement The … Read more