FG Spends over N50b monthly on Electricity – Minister
The Minister of Power, Mr Sale Mamman, on Tuesday, has said that the Federal Government spends over N50 billion monthly on electricity. Mr Aaron Artimas, Special Adviser, Media and…
Nigeria can Generate 13,000MW of Electricity Daily – Energy Expert
Nigeria can generate 13, 000 megawatts (Mw) of electricity daily by harnessing various energy sources, the Acting Coordinator, Theoretical Physics Programme at the National Mathematical Centre, Dr. Lewis Obagboye,…
WHY NIGERIA IS CHANGING TO CLEANER ENERGY – OSINBAJO ▪Nigeria’s Plan is to reduce Carbon emission by 20% by 2030 as FG commissions another University-based Solar Plant • VP Chairs Inaugural meeting of Cabinet Committee to review Draft National Transport Policy
With the commissioning of yet another solar hybrid power plant by the Federal Government in one of its universities, Nigeria’s energy transition plan to renewables is on course. And…
World Bank to Boost Electricity in Nigeria with $500m
The World Bank has approved the sum of $500m to Nigeria to boost access to electricity and improve the performance of electricity distribution in Nigeria. The bank in a statement…
FG Approves N1.2bn for Airport Surveillance Cameras, N35bn for Power Station
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the sum of N37.47 billion for various projects to be executed under the ministries of aviation, transportation, trade and investment. Lai Mohammed, minister…
Powerful Interests Stopped Fola Adeola from Fixing Power Sector – Doyin Okupe
A former presidential aide, Dr Doyin Okupe, has revealed how some powerful interests scuttled the decision of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to bring on board a co-founder of GTBank, Fola…
JUST IN! Electricity Company Disconnects Former President Shagari’s House over N5m Debt
The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO), Sokoto office, has disconnected the home former President Shehu Aliyu Shagari over N5m debt. According to the Daily Star, the house of the…
Electricity Tariff: ‘Robbing’ Consumers to Pay DisCos
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has again increased electricity tariff without checking the excesses of the operators as they are yet to bridge their production gaps, JOHN OFIKHENUA writes…
FG Orders NERC to Suspend Adjustment in Electricity Tariff
The Federal Government on Thursday ordered the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to immediately suspend the adjustment made in electricity tariff this month. Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, in a…
Labour, LCCI: 100% Hike in Power Tariffs ’ll hurt Economy ▪NERC okays Electricity rates increase for DisCos • Keyamo panel not consulted
Labour and the foremost trade sector group, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Tuesday warned that the 100 per cent hike in electricity tariffs will hurt the economy.…