Energy

DISCOS confirm electricity tariff hike

The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED),  an association of the 11 electricity distribution companies(DISCOS) in Nigeria, has confirmed that the silent electricity tariff increase only affected customers in Band A and C, while customers under other bands are not…

Chevron debunks rumours of exit

Chevron has debunked rumours of its exit from the Nigerian oil space. In a statement made available to Nigerian NewsDirect, it said, “Chevron Nigeria Limited (“CNL”), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC) and CNL is…

Deep offshore mini-bid round commences-NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the commencement of the 2022 deep offshore mini-bid round, promising that the process would be transparent and competitive. The Seven blocks on offer, are Blocks PPL-300-DO, PPL-301-DO and PPL-302-DO are located…

BEDC bans staff from collecting cash from customers

Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has banned its staffers from collecting cash from customers in its franchise states of Edo, Delta Ondo and Ekiti. Managing Director of BEDC, Dr Henry Ajagbawa, announced the ban during a meeting with billing and…