Reps sets up committee to probe N200 bn CBN loan to DISCOs
May 8, 2025 The House of Representatives is to investigate disbursement and utilisation of the N200 billion Naira Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) loan for National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP)…
FG to pay GenCos N2trn before year end – Adelabu
April 17, 2025 The Federal Government says it plans to pay Power Generation Companies (GenCos) two trillion Naira out of the four trillion Naira debt owed them before the end…
Weaning states from the national grid, by Pius Mordi
Last week, an ecstatic Sheriff Oborevwori signed into law, a bill he touted as a “game changer”. It was the Delta State Electricity Power Sector Law Bill 2024. Since the…
Capping directive: NERC slams N628m fine on 8 DisCos for non-complianceÂ
April 10, 2025 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fined eight Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) N628, 031,583.94 for non-compliance with capping of estimated bills for unmetered customers. The commission…
All hail Senator Adams Oshiomhole, by Ken Ugbechie
Adams Oshiomhole is a Nigerian senator. He currently represents Edo North district. He has an impressive pedigree, always making a success at every station he finds himself. As a trade…
Reps recommend N500m recapitalisation for DisCos
Nov. 20, 2024 The House of Representatives has recommended a recapitalisation programme of not less than N500 million for all Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country to remain operational….
LASG urges Immediate Compliance By DISCOs with FCCPC directive on metering, billing
Nov. 8, 2024 The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has expressed its support for recent directives from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to uphold consumer rights…
25, 847 metres installed under NMMP framework in 2023 -NERC report
Sept 24, 2024 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says 25,847 metres were installed under the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) framework in 2023. The commission said this on its…
Nigeria’s power generation hits 5,313MW, first time in 3 years – Power Minister
Sept 4, 2024 Nigeria’s power generation rose to a three-year high of 5,313mw on Monday, the Ministry of Power has said. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr…
Electricity, aviation, banking issues top FCCPC consumer complaints list — CEO
May 26, 2024 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), said electricity sector related issues were top on its consumer complaints list in the last one year. The acting…