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We broke record, Nigeria’s power generation now 5,459MW — TCN

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2020 0

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said Nigeria’s power sector has recorded its highest national peak of 5,459.50MW, Daily Times gathered This announcement was via a statement issued on Friday by the General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, Ndidi Mbah, explaining that this new record

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FG should order Discos to reverse electricity tariff — Landlord Tenant Association

Ihesiulo Grace 22 September 2020 0

A group,  Landlords and Tenants Association of Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government to order electricity distribution companies (Discos) to reverse the increase in tariff. READ ALSO: EDITORIAL: No to hike in fuel price, electricity tariff Daily Times Nigeria gathered that the association who briefed newsmen during the weekend in Ijora-Badia, Lagos State, also

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Blackout imminent as Kainji dam bursts, Nigeria to lose 760MW

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2020 0

Kainji Hydroelectric Dam has experienced a sudden burst which could lead to blackouts in some Nigerian states, Daily Times gathered. The embankments of the Kainji dam, one of Nigeria’s hydro-power stations caved in after the opening of the four spillway gates to free surplus water caused by heavy rains. On Sunday, the management, Mainstream Energy […]

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New electricity tariff plan implementation begins — AEDC

Ihesiulo Grace 1 September 2020 0

The management of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says it has started implementing the new Service Reflective Tariff Plan (SRT) across its franchise area from Sept. 1. READ ALSO: AEDC urges consumers to expect 35% increase in… Mr Oyebode Fadipe, AEDC’s General Manager, Corporate Communications, announced this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. […]

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Energy initiative delay kills firms

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2020 0

By Philip Clement, Abuja Textile, manufacturing and agricultural enterprises in the country have collapsed under costly, unstable and inefficient industrial fuel as the Federal Government drags its feet on a critical energy sector initiative, according to our reports. Hardest hit are companies in northern Nigeria. It has, therefore, been argued that gas is central to […]

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Minister directs power contractors back to sites

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2020 0

The Minister of Power, Mr Sale Mamman, has directed contractors handling power projects across the country to return to sites as COVID-19 lockdown by the Federal Government is being relaxed gradually. Mr Aaron Artimas, Special Adviser, Media and Communication to the Minister, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. Mamman gave the […]

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Nigeria to enjoy 7,000 megawatts of reliable power supply by 2021 – Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2020 0

Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture has told Nigerians to expect 11,000 megawatts of electricity by 2023 following the agreement the Nigerian government reached with German firm Siemens.  He said the German firm will be growing the present 3,400 megawatts to 7,000MW by the end of next year. Lai Mohammed added that they will

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Electricity consumers oppose tariff increment by Ikeja Electric

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

Electricity consumers on Monday opposed the planned tariff increment by Ikeja Electric (IE), demanding that 90 per cent of customers should be metered before any upward review of tariff. The customers also slammed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for failing to protect the interest of Nigerians who are still subjected to exploitative estimated bills

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We are no longer interested in distributing electricity, DisCos to FG

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

DisCos, an electricity distribution company in Nigeria has continued to show their disinterest in the distribution of electricity in the country. Sunday Oduntan, executive director of research and advocacy of the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED), made this known while reacting to a statement by Saleh Mamman, minister of power, that DisCos should

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Electricity: GenCos fail to generate 3,347.5 megawatts due to gas shortage

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos), comprising gas-fired and hydro stations said that they could not generate 3,347.5 megawatts of electricity on Wednesday due to unavailability of gas. This information was made known in a daily energy report by the Advisory Power Team, office of the Vice President, a copy of which was obtained by News Agency […]

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EKEDC assures customers in Agbara, Badagry of improved supply

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2020 0

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has assured its customers in Agbara and Badagry communities of improved electricity supply. READ ALSO: EKEDC equips 246, 587 customers with prepaid meters Mr Adeoye Fadeyibi gave the assurance at the Customer Engagement and Town Hall Meeting held in Agbara with customers and community leader representatives on Saturday.

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Please sanction defaulting MAP licences, Meter manufacturer urges FG

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2019 0

Mr Kola Balogun, Chairman, MOMAS Electricity Meter Manufacturing Company (MEMMCOL) has urged the Federal Government to sanction Meter Assets Providers (MAPs) that contravene the Power Sector Local Content Act. Balogun made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos, while reacting to the massive importation of electrical […]

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DisCos urges NASS to intervene in liquidity crisis in power sector

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2019 0

Abuja – The Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), have appealed to the National Assembly to intervene in the current liquidity crisis in the power sector. Mr Sunday Oduntan, the Executive Director, Research and Advocacy, Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) made the appeal in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria

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Key into bioenergy development to safeguard health, environment – Don

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2019 0

A university don, Prof. Makwin Makut, has called on the Federal Government to key into the development of bioenergy to safeguard the health of Nigerians and the environment for the overall development of the country. Makut, a Professor of Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK), made the appeal on Wednesday during the […]

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Jigawa Govt. to site mega solar power project in Kazaure Emirate

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2019 0

The Deputy Governor of Jigawa, Malam Umar Namadi, said on Tuesday that the state government had concluded plans to set up a mega solar power project in Daurawa, Gwiwa Local Government Area of the state. The deputy governor who paid advocacy visit to the Emir of Kazaure, Alhaji Najib Adamu at his palace in Kazaure, […]

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Renewable energy capable of improving Nigeria’s economy – Experts

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2019 0

Some stakeholders in the power sector have said that the country’s economy will be better improved if Nigerians harness the potentials in renewable energy. They mentioned this on the sideline of a free solar installation training workshop held on Saturday in Ibadan. The training programme was organised by Techfine and Nexgen Energy partners for no […]

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BEDC to roll out 190,000 meters in Edo under MAP scheme

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2019 0

BEDC Electricity Plc. (BEDC) has announced its plan to roll out 190,000 meters within the next two years in Edo State with a monthly cumulative average of 10,000 units under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme. Executive Director, Commercial, Mr Abu Ejoor made this known during a Media launch of Edo State MAP by BEDC […]

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Africa close to closing coal-fired power plants, says Adesina

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2019 0

President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has revealed plans to scrap coal power stations across Africa and switch to renewable energy. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the bank, Adesina revealed the plan during climate talks at the sideline of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly. Addressing a gathering of leaders […]

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GenCos discharges 3,306MWH to national grid -Report

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2019 0

Michael Ajayi Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos), comprising gas-fired and hydro stations, said they released an average of 3,306 MegaWatts/Hour of electricity into the national grid on Sunday. The Advisory Power Team, Office of the Vice President, disclosed this in a daily energy report made available to the newsmen on Monday. The report noted that the […]

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BEDC turns out 134 trainees to improve service delivery

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2019 0

BEDC Electricity Plc (BEDC) has turned out another set of 60 Graduate Trainees and 74 Technician Trainees for its 2018/19 edition in its quest at improving service delivery to customers and bridging skills gap in the power sector. It also announced take-off locations for the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme in Delta state. Managing Director/CEO, […]