Electricity consumers in Anambra have called for the restructuring of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), citing its failure to provide sufficient electricity across the South East. This demand was detailed in a communiqué issued on Thursday in Awka by…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) provided a ¦ 471.69 billion electricity subsidy in the fourth quarter of 2024 (Q4 2024), according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). This subsidy accounted for 57 per cent of…
In compliance with the amended constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued an order to transfer regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Plateau State to the…
…NUEE accuse Minister, NERC of prioritising tariff hike over service delivery By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed any proposed increase in electricity tariffs by the Federal Government, warning that it will mobilise mass resistance if…
The Federal Government (FG) has announced plans to regularise electricity tariffs for Bands B, C, and A consumers to create a more efficient and reliable power sector. Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, made this known during the Public Presentation…
By Austine Agbo Emmanuel, Kaduna In Kaduna metropolis, transformer vandalism has become a recurring crisis that threatens the stability of electricity supply across the city. Reports of stolen transformer cables and other components are widespread, with affected communities spending between…
The Rural Electrification Agency, REA, Monday, disclosed that there are over 20,000 communities across the country without electricity supply. The Managing Director, REA, Mr Abba Abubakar Aliyu who disclosed this at the inauguration of two mini-grid projects in Bakin Ciyawa…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that an Independent Power Plant that would provide 24-hour of uninterrupted electricity to most parts of Abeokuta, the state capital, would be ready for commissioning in the next eight weeks. Governor Abiodun…
By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos faces a power shortage, with a demand of 12,000 MW but only 3,500 mw of supply, resulting in an 8,500 mw gap. However, the state is leveraging its thriving startup ecosystem, valued at over $9 billion,…
In recent weeks, discussions surrounding the planned increases in electricity and telecom tariffs in Nigeria have generated considerable debate, and rightfully so. While there are many supporting the tariff hikes as necessary measures for sector sustainability, the broader implications of…
