As we inch closer to the formal unveiling of our new brand, the MD/CEO, Umar Abubakar Hashidu, inaugurated the company’s brand ambassadors drawn across the area offices within Kaduna Region. The inauguration signifies the deliberate intention of Kaduna Electric to set new standards in service delivery that align with the objectives of the new brand.
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced plans to expand the national grid by an additional 150 megawatts of power before the end of this year following the completion of phase one of the Presidential Power Initiative also known as the Siemens project. Oti Ikomi, CEO of Proton Energy joins CNBC Africa to discuss […]
The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Adebowale Adedokun, on Monday, said the bureau negotiated a $115,000 savings on the Presidential Power Initiative, otherwise known as the Siemens project. Adebowale said the savings demonstrate the BPP’s role in safeguarding government interests through due diligence. Speaking to State House correspondents in Abuja on Monday evening, […]
The Federal Government hassuspended the monthly review of electricity tariffs as power subsidy climbs to N768.68 billion in four months. There are also indications that the generation companies (GenCos), who only received 45 per cent of their invoices last month would have more to worry about next year as the Federal Government failed to make […]
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has called on the public to desist from the unlawful activities of vandalizing and stealing electricity cables and other critical infrastructure. These acts disrupt power supply to homes, businesses, and industries, causing widespread power outages and financial losses to the brand and its valued customers. This information was disclosed […]
The Federal Government has set aside N700bn from the federation account for the implementation of the distribution of free electricity meters under the Presidential Metering Initiative, according to the Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and Media, Bolaji Tunji. In a chat with The PUNCH on Friday, he noted that the PMI […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced significant strides in its nationwide transmission capacity expansion, facilitated by a $200 million World Bank-funded initiative. This ambitious project is aimed at improving electricity supply reliability and addressing critical gaps in Nigeria’s power infrastructure. Managing Director of TCN, Mr Sule Abdulaziz, revealed this during his inspection of key substations […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said the country’s metering gap remains significant despite the installation of 3.03 million meters since the privatization of the sector in 2013. According to the commission, the metering rate currently hovers around 50 per cent, leaving half of the electricity customers on estimated billing. The Commissioner in charge of planning research and […]