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EEDC suspends disconnection of loyal, paying customers

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2020 0

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says it is suspending disconnection of its loyal and paying customers, who may not be able to meet electricity payment obligations due to the coronavirus pandemic. Head of Corporate Communications of the EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, said this in a

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Free electricity for 2 months to be paid by FG, says ANED

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2020 0

The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) says the free energy to be supplied for two months is not free by the DisCos, but will be paid for by the Federal Government. Mr. Sunday Oduntan, the Executive Director, Research and Advocacy of ANED, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. Oduntan said […]

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Ikeja Electric: Supply of free electricity to Nigerians still a proposal,

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2020 0

Ikeja Electric (IE) says  supply of free electricity to Nigerians during the period of the Coronavirus pandemic is only a proposal which is still undergoing stakeholder reviews on its feasibility. Mr Felix Ofulue, Head, Corporate Communications,  IE, made the clarification in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls  […]

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DisCos, FG agree on 2 months free electricity for Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2020 0

The Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have given assurance of its support for the plan to supply free electricity to all consumers, as one of the palliative measures to bring succour to Nigerians in the face COVID-19 induced period. Mr Sunday Oduntan, Executive Director, Research and Advocacy Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED), confirmed

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Reactions trail bill seeking 2-month free power supply

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2020 0

As the House of Representatives considers passing a stimulus bill to ensure free electricity supply for two months, Nigerians have expressed feelings for the proposal. READ ALSO: Covid-19: Nigerians will be shocked if 80% are tested for coronavirus-Femi Fani-Kayode The Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the aim of the […]

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COVID-19 Lockdown: Customers knock discos over electricity supply

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2020 0

Lagos – Mixed reactions have continued to trail the supply of electricity to customers by Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Ikeja Electric (IE) during the ongoing lockdown of Lagos. While some customers praise the Discos for delivering quality supply to their areas so far during the mandatory stay at home period, others are dissatisfied […]

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COVID-19: JEDC to distribute 18hrs power supply as palliative

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2020 0

The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) has said electricity supply will be sustained for 18 hours daily, aimed at supporting customers who are now forced to stay at home as measures to curtail the dreaded coronavirus. The sustained 18 -hour electricity supply is its palliative measure to cushion the effects of the lockdown for the […]

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Lagos customers praise, knock DisCos over power supply

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2020 0

Mixed reactions have continued to trail the supply of electricity to customers by Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Ikeja Electric (IE) during the ongoing lockdown of Lagos state. While some customers praise the DisCos for delivering quality supply to their areas so far during the mandatory stay at home period, others are dissatisfied with […]

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Gbajabiamila meets ministers, CBN Gov, NERC over power supply

Ihesiulo Grace 2 April 2020 0

…As stakeholders assure of better power supply during COVID-19 lockdown Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday, met with the Minister of Power, Sale Mamman and the management of the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) over a viral video by Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh. Ameh had in the viral video protested the […]

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COVID-19: No increase in electricity tariff now — Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2020 0

...Safety of Nigerians, not tariff increment, DisCos’ priority, says ANED The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says there will be a 3-month delay in the implementation of any electricity tariff. Minister of Power, Mr. Sale Mamman, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Mamman said that the delay in the implementation of […]

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‘Father of Electricity’ in Nigeria dies at 86

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2020 0

Clement Onyemelukwe, popularly referred to as “Father of Electricity” in Nigeria and first Nigerian to wed a Peace Corps volunteer, has died at the age 86. Onyemelukwe, Nigerian Chief Electrical Engineer of the country’s Electricity Corporation, generated international attention when he married Catherine Zastrow, a white Peace Corps volunteer, who had just completed

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Electricity consumers in Kaduna kick against proposed tariff hike

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

Some electricity consumers in Kaduna state on have kicked against the proposed increase of electricity tariff. The consumers made their stand known during a public hearing on the application made by the Kaduna Electric to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for electricity tariff review. The public hearing had the theme: “Investment toward improvement of

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NERC repeals estimated billing method, orders metering of electricity consumers

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Tuesday said it had repealed the estimated billing methodology regulation, effective February 20th, 2020. This is even as it directed the Distribution Companies (DisCos) to ensure that all customers on tariff class A1 in their franchise areas were properly identified and metered by April 30. Following the

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Nigeria’s electricity problem: FG vs DisCos

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2020 0

Here is the main problem with Nigeria’s electricity sector: Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation, but it has failed consistently to generate, transmit and distribute enough electricity to power its development process and accelerate economic growth. Between 1999 and 2007, President Olusegun Obasanjo focused on the reform of the electricity sector as one of the […]

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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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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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Resolve electricity challenges Egwu urges FG

Ihesiulo Grace 20 February 2020 0

 Prof. Sylvester Egwu, a Howard University Professor of Mechanical/Energy Engineering, has called on the Federal Government to resolve challenges impeding improved electricity supply in the country Chief Executive Officer, KAKU Professional Engineers, Egwu made this appeal on Thursday in Lagos. READ ALSO: Use capital market to address infrastructure deficits, Anyaoku tells

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Kano Govt. signs MoU with TCN to boost power supply

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2020 0

Kano – Kano State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  (MoU) with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on viable transmission projects to improve power supply in the state. Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Kano. Anwar disclosed that MoU was […]

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Electricity a luxury, out of the reach to many Nigerians – Kyari

Ihesiulo Grace 11 February 2020 0

Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has said that electricity is largely a luxury and out of the reach of many Nigerians. Speaking at the NNPC summit in Abuja on Tuesday, Kyari described as unfortunate that many households have continued to depend on small petrol-powered generators, popularly known as […]

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Yola Disco projects low performance due to insecurity in N/East

Ihesiulo Grace 5 February 2020 0

Yola Electricity Distribution Company Plc (YEDC) has projected poor performance from 2020 to 2024 if the current security situation in the north east region remains unchanged. The Disco gave the projection in its five-year improvement plan and application for extraordinary tariff review which was signed by its Managing Director, Baba Mustapha and addressed to the […]