FAKE NEWS ALERT: El-Rufai Never Said Buhari Is Unfit To Lead Nigeria
The Kaduna state government says Nasir El-Rufai, its governor, did not describe Buhari as lacking the mental and physical capacity to lead Nigeria. The remark had been attributed to the…
FEC Approves N6.2b for Six Electricity Projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved over $8.29 million as well as N3 billion for the execution of various electricity projects in the country. This was disclosed to State…
BREAKING… FG To Increase Electricity Tariff July 1
The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has announced that the hike in electricity tariff will take effect from July 1, 2021. This latest move which is part of the half-yearly…
NATIONWIDE POWER CUT LOOMS AS BANDITS THREATEN SEIZURE OF SHIRORO POWER STATION
Bandits operating in over 50 communities in Niger State, may take over the control of Shiroro Power station, located in Shiroro Local Government Area of the North Central State,…
Electricity Tariff Hike Looms As NERC Seeks To Conclude Extraordinary Review
Nigerians may soon have to pay more for electricity after the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission said it was ready to conclude the “Extraordinary Tariff Review process” for the country’s 11…
Nigeria Committed to Energy Diversification – Buhari tells World Leaders at Climate Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria is undertaking programmes that will benefit the environment as part of efforts to address issues related to climate change. Speaking during the world leaders summit…
Businesses In Nigeria Lose N11trn Annually To Erratic Power Supply – World Bank
The World Bank said businesses in Nigeria suffer an annual loss of N11trn ($29 bn) as a result of “unreliable” electricity. Top officials of the bank spoke on Wednesday at…
Nigeria Overtakes DR Congo As Country With Poorest Electricity Access
Nigeria has overtaken the Democratic Republic of Congo with 25 per cent of people without access to electricity, making it the highest country globally with citizens that lack access to…
FG Subjects Revised 1,525MW Mambilla Project to Independent Review
The Federal Government is currently subjecting the 50 per cent reduction in the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power project installed capacity to an independent review. In February, the Minister of Power, Sale…
JUST IN ! FG Apologises to Nigerians Over Poor Power Supply …says Eight Plants Down
The Federal Government has apologised to Nigerians over the current power outages and shortages in various parts of the country. This was caused by the breakdown of some National…