Six DisCos comply with NERC’s approved minimum remittance threshold directive
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says six out of eight Power Distribution Companies (DisCos) have complied or substantially complied with the approved minimum remittance threshold in the Order for…
It’s unfair that electricity Unions use power play to punish Nigerians – Ngige
The Minister Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has condemned the industrial action embarked upon by electricity workers, revealing that it is as a result of a power struggle between…
Power sector: Senate calls for a review of the privatisation exercise undertaken by the Jonathan administration
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Monday called on the Executive to, as a matter of urgency, declare a state of emergency in the…
Ministry of power calls for recapitalisation of DisCos for efficiency
Minister of power, Babatunde Fashola Federal Ministry of Power has called for collaboration and synergy between the ministry and its agencies in the implementation of their core mandates for…
Electricity: NASS optimistic Nigeria can generate 100,000 mw in the next 10 years
The senate says it is optimistic that Nigeria can set a realisable target of generating a capacity of 100,000 megawatts in the next 10 years and the target can…
Tamper, by-pass electricity meter, pay N115,000 fine – NERC warns customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has cautioned customers against engaging in unauthorised access to electricity, tampering and by-passing of meters, noting that such customers were liable to be punished….
Nigeria, Siemens ink deal to deliver 11,000MW power supply by 2023
Nigeria and German company Siemens have agreed a roadmap to nearly triple the country’s “reliable” power supply by 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday. Nigeria’s ailing power infrastructure, which…
DisCos call for an enabling environment To help drive power sector investment
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have called for the creation of enabling environment to ensure cost recovery and further drive investments in the nation’s power sector. The Chief Executive…
Electricity consumers in Delta State urge NERC to enforce “No Metre, No Billing” rule
Electricity consumers in Delta have charged the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to enforce the “No Metre, No Billing” rule in the country. The consumers made the demand on Friday…
New Metre Rollout: NERC Date Unrealistic – Metre manufacturer
Momas Electricity Meter Manufacturing Company Ltd. says Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) directives to begin the roll out of new meters by May 1 is not feasible and unrealistic. Kola…