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Nigerians now enjoying 18 to 24 hrs of power daily-Mamman Reveals

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2020 0

The Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, says Nigerians now get 18 to 24 hours of electricity daily. In an interview on NTA, Mamman stated that the Buhari administration had improved the power sector by upgrading the 330KVA, the highest voltage in the country. He confirmed that 132 substations have

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I lost N68.9m to an alleged fraudster – Ex-Aviation Minster tells court

Ihesiulo Grace 15 January 2020 0

A former Minister of Power and Steel, Mr Bashir Dalhatu, on Wednesday told an FCT High Court in Zuba, FCT that he  N68.9 million to a fraudster. Testifying as a prosecution witness in a case filed by the EFCC against a businessman, Imeh Akpan, charged with two counts bordering on Criminal Breach of Trust. READ […]

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FG to invest N39mn on electric meter manufacturing – Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2018 0

..TCN wheeling capacity now 7124MW – MD The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola has stated that Federal government will invest N39 million to electric meter manufacturing companies to increase consumer confidence and boost revenue. Fashola who was represented by Minister of State II, Hon. Suleiman Hassan Zarma stated this yesterday in […]

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Ministry to address metering system- Fashola

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2018 0

The Honourable Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, who chaired the twenty-third monthly meeting of operators in the electricity industry in Lafia, Nassarawa State capital, has said that his ministry will address the problematic metering system in the country. The meeting was hosted by the state government at Mararaba-Akunza 33/11 Injection

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Power sector reform ‘ill redefine electricity in Nigeria- Fashola

Ihesiulo Grace 10 January 2018 0

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola has said that the new Power Sector Reform Programme already before the Federal Government will soon add greater value to the electricity sector in the country. Fashola, said that the reform, already submitted to the Federal Executive Council, FEC, also seeks the World Bank’s support […]

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FG to reintroduce new toll gates – Fashola

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2017 0

* Says new toll gates to be private sector-driven The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has hinted of plans by Federal Government to re-introduce toll gates in 38 points across the country after completion of the ongoing highways projects. The minister made the disclosure to the Senate Committee on Federal […]

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69 road construction contracts to be awarded in dry season -Fashola

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2017 0

The Federal Government has concluded plans to award contract for reconstruction and rehabilitation of 69 highways nationwide. The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola said this at an interactive session with members of 21 Civil Society Organisations and the media on Friday in Lagos. Some of the civil society groups include Centre […]

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Invest in solar energy, Fashola urges Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2017 0

Simon Ugwu The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has urged Nigerians to invest in solar energy to reduce pressure on national grid. Fashola gave the advice in Lagos at a book launch titled: “Solar Electricity Generation for off-grid communities in Nigeria.” The book was authored by Managing Director, Eko Electricity […]

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FEC Approves Draft Policy on Renewable Energy

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2015 0

The Federal Executive Council, chaired by President Goodluck Jonathan, has approved the draft of National Policy on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for the nation. Minister of Power, Prof Chinedu Nebo, who briefed State House correspondents after Wednesday’s meeting alongside his Information counterpart, Patricia Akwashiki, said the country had hydro, solar,