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Attacks on DisCos: Power minister seeks NSA’s intervention

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has urged the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to wade into the frequent attacks on facilities and officials of electricity distribution companies (DisCos). The minister, while condemning the latest attack on facilities at the substation of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) in Badagry, on March 14, […]

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Tinubu appoints board members for power system operator

President Bola Tinubu has appointed board members of the recently established Nigerian Independent System Operator. He named Dr Adesegun Olugbade as the Board Chairman, while Abdu Bello was appointed the Managing Director of the new NISO. An Independent System Operator coordinates, controls, and monitors the operation of the electrical power system, and works with the […]

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Electricity theft, infrastructure vandalism threaten Nigeria’s power sector

According to reports, Nigeria’s power sector loses billions of naira annually to electricity theft and vandalism. by Mary Izuaka March 16, 2025 The Nigerian power sector is grappling with a crippling crisis as rampant electricity theft and infrastructure vandalism continue to threaten power supply. Although Nigeria is not able to generate enough electricity to power […]

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The MD/CEO Umar Abubakar Hashidu paid a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor of Kaduna State University, Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa in his office. The visit was aimed at fostering greater collaboration and partnership in various areas of interest to both Kaduna Electric and KASU. 11/03/2025.

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DisCos Revenue Drops By N60bn In 2024 As Liquidity Crisis Deepens

Uncollected revenue of the electricity Distribution Companies also known as the DisCos deepened by a whopping N60 billion in December 2024, further aggravating the liquidity challenges being faced by the firms. Statistics culled from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) revealed that the utility companies were unable to retrieve a total of  N60.25 billion from […]

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Power minister condemns Air Force men attack on Ikeja DisCo

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has expressed grave concern while condemning Thursday’s attack by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force on the headquarters of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company which left journalists and several workers injured with facilities and equipment vandalised. A statement by the Special Adviser, Strategic Communications to the minister, Bolaji Tunji, […]

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Settle high electricity debts by military, NECA urges govt

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has urged the Federal Government to swiftly address the mounting electricity debt owed by military bases across the country. According to a statement issued on Friday, this call comes in the wake of a violent attack by Airforce personnel from the Sam Ethan Airforce Base, Ikeja, on Ikeja Electric offices in […]

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Kaduna Electric’s Official Statement on Ongoing Power Outage

Dear Valued Customers,We deeply regret the extended power outage that has lasted over 24 hours here in Kaduna. We fully recognize the inconvenience this has caused to households, businesses, and essential services to some of our customers in Kaduna.The prolonged outage is a result of industrial action related to ongoing labour disputes. While we face […]