– FG, states raise N100bn for meter procurement The Federal Government and the states have raised N100bn for the procurement of prepaid electricity meters. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said this was under the Presidential Meter Initiative programme. Adelabu disclosed this while addressing broadcasters in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, which was monitored by our correspondent. […]
Grid connection still cheapest, most reliable electricity, says Adelabu The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has emphasised the reliability of grid connection as power source rather than captive power plant currently being used by bulk electricity consumers, noting that despite generating a record 5,155 megawatts (Mw), it is not being taken up. The Minister spoke […]
Nigeria needs huge investments to meet energy transition target – NEITI The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, has pointed out that Nigeria would require huge investments in the coming years for it to meet its energy transition targets. Dr. Orji who spoke in Abuja on Wednesday […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has commenced the implementation of the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems to enable real-time monitoring and control of the power grid. Sule Abdulaziz, the managing director of TCN, addressed the members of the house of representatives committee on power on Monday during their oversight visit […]
Electricity distribution companies in Nigeria have lamented that no fewer than 20 of the 36 state governments in the country have refused to pay their electricity bills. The Discos said some states owe electricity bills consumed by the state house or the secretariat. The Executive Director of Research and Advocacy, Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors, […]
Outage in Gusau and Talata Mafara We sincerely apologize to our valued customers in Gusau and Talata Mafara for the outage currently being experienced. The outage is due to the tripping of 132KV Funtua-Gusau Transmission Line TCN team is currently patrolling the line for amendment. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Signed: Abdulazeez Abdullahi Head, […]
* Kaduna Electric Petitions Police Commissioner A middle aged man seen in a video footage currently trending wielding a dangerous weapon and assaulting Staff of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has been arrested by the Kaduna State Police Command, Rigasa Division. The man who was later identified as Inspector Aminu Yahaya Bidda attached to Tudun Wada […]
KADUNA ELECTRIC REACTS TO HEADQUARTERS SHUTDOWN BY KADUNA STATE GOVERNMENT In a surprising turn of events, Kaduna Electric has found its headquarters in the state capital shut down by the Kaduna Internal Revenue Service. Kaduna IRS claims this action is due to the company’s outstanding tax liabilities. Kaduna Electric is surprised by this development, the […]
KADUNA ELECTRIC DISCONNECTS KADUNA STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE OVER DEBT OF N2.9 BILLION • NO PAYMENTS FOR ELECTRICITY CONSUMED IN SEVEN MONTHS In a dramatic move that underscores growing tensions between utility providers and state governments, Kaduna Electric has cut off electricity supply to the Kaduna State Government House and other state government accounts due to […]
