THE federal government, in 2021, coughed out N247 billion to the power sector as an intervention fund to mitigate the […]
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Outage in Abuja areas after power station fire
POWER outage was recorded across some parts of Abuja on Thursday night after an explosion was heard at the Katampe […]
HYPPADEC trains 90 mgt. staff on due process
HYDRO-electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) says it has begun the training of its 90 senior management staffers on […]
Japan’s Place In Offshore Wind Energy
By Ejenike Christabel OFFSHORE wind energy is the generation of electricity through wind farms in water bodies, usually shallow open […]
Union faults govt over takeover of five DisCos
THE Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) has said the Federal Government failed to release N100 billion to the 11 […]
HYPPADEC to spend N900m on Bussa waterworks — official
Managing Director of the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission Abubakar Yelwa says the commission is spending more than N900 […]
FG reiterates commitment to 2030 renewable energy target
THE Minister of State for Power, Mr Goddy Jedy-Agba, has reiterated the Federal Government commitment to the 2023 sustainable energy […]
Developing Off Grid Electricity Access in Sub Saharan Africa: Formal launch of the ECOWAS ROGEAP project in Nigeria
THE Regional Off Grid Electricity Access Project, ROGEAP, formally kicked off activities in Nigeria on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in […]
We need total overhaul of power sector
A recent policy shift in the electricity sector, called contract-based electricity administration, announced by the Minister of Power, Engineer Abubakar D. […]
Energy Transition: Nigerian Gas Association urges MDAs to switch to gas-fired generators
THE Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) on Thursday urged Federal Government parastatals to switch to gas-fired generators in line with thé […]
NCP issues clarifications on developments in Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry
THE National Council on Privatisation, NCP or Council, says that its attention has been drawn to an Interim Order of […]
Report shows cost effectiveness of renewable over fossil fuel
By Anthony Isibor. THE Renewable Power Generation Costs report in 2021 revealed that almost two-thirds or 163 gigawatts, GW, of […]
IBEDC Remains Under AMCON Appointed Receivership
THE Receiver Manager appointed by Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has called on the public to disregard a press […]
BPE, NERC issue statement on restructuring of Kano, Benin, Kaduna, Ibadan, Port Harcourt DISCOs
THE BPE and the NERC have said that they were informed on Tuesday by Fidelity Bank that they have activated […]
EEDC confirms electrocution of suspected vandal in Anambra community
AN unidentified suspected vandal was electrocuted on Sunday while tampering with Umuezerimpi 500KVA Distribution Sub-station at Umuatuegwu village in Okija […]
Minister of Power promises improved electricity supply to Nigerians
THE Minister of Power, Alhaji Saleh Mammam, has promised that the Ministry of Power will improve electricity supply to Nigerians…
EEDC assures steady electricity, technical support during Eid-el-Kabir celebration
THE Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says it will ensure steady electricity supply and prompt technical support…
Schneider Electric identifies five key areas where digital solutions can help energy companies maximize value creation, profitability & sustainability
SCHNEIDER Electric has identified five key areas that can help Energy companies to maximize value creation, profitability…
EKEDC sensitises Lagos communities on safety
THE Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has charged its customers in Agbara and Badagry communities in Lagos to be…
Schneider Electric, Bantog to co-exhibit Nigerian-made, smart switchgear panels, others to oil sector
LEADERS of digital transformation, energy management and automation, Schneider Electric, has entered a partnership…
IN a bid to provide sustainable energy to some riverine communities in Ondo State, oil giants, NNPC\Chevron Nigeria
IN a bid to provide sustainable energy to some riverine communities in Ondo State, oil giants, NNPC\Chevron Nigeria…
Schneider Electric to host Innovation Day 2021, emphasize link between Digitisation and Sustainability
SCHNEIDER Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, will be hosting it’s…
Spiked cybercrime amid Covid-19 new normal: Schneider Electric recommends solutions, prods energy companies, banks, industries.
FOLLOWING the rising incidents of ransomware, phishing, and malware attacks, among
others, Schneider Electric has urged…
BEDC introduces debt repayment scheme in franchise states
THE Management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) on Wednesday said it had developed a debt restructuring…
Avoid past mistakes with sale of GenCos, group advises FG
A group, the All Electricity Consumers Protection Forum (AECPF), has advised the Federal Government to avoid mistakes of…
Kaduna Electric appeals to NLC to shelve planned strike
KADUNA Electric has urged the Kaduna State Government (KDSG) and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to resolve their…
Schneider Electric unveils cost-efficient, ultra-smart features on APC UPS
DETERMINED to ensure that power is provided at constant, acceptable voltage, current, and frequency, APC by Schneider…
KEDCO, NSIA, Konexa sign MoU for $100m renewable energy solution
KANO State Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Konexa, a…
NERC mulls extraordinary tariff review for 11 DisCos
THE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it is concluding the Extraordinary Tariff Review process…
Schneider Electric Partners Arravo on Micro Data Centre
SCHNEIDER Electric has partnered Arravo IT Solution company to launch its 6U wall-mount EcoStruxure Micro Data Centre…
National mass metering programme: Beyond the blame game
WHEN Tunde Saheed, a 28-year old banker, got his electricity bill for February, he was shocked and angry at the same time…
EEDC blames power outages on downpours
THE Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has said that power outage being experienced in parts of the South-East…
Deepening electricity supply via FG’s Solar Power Naija Programme
IMPROVING access to electricity has remained a key focus of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s interventions…
Japanese Govt. installs 51KVA solar-power in Enugu hospital
JAPANESE Government through the Embassy of Japan in Nigeria has installed 51KVA solar-power in Poly General Hospital, Asata…
Kaduna generates over N50bn in 2020 — KADIRS
KADUNA State realised more than N50 billion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2020 in spite of the challenges…
Reps urge JEDC to restore electricity supply to Kaduna communities
THE House of Representatives have urged Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) to immediately reconnect the feeders…