CAVEAT ON ELECTRICITY TARIFF: Get ready to pay more for darkness
The strongest indication yet that electricity tariff may go up came from Ikeja Electric Plc (Distribution Company, DISCO) which said, in February, that consumers will contend with 50 per cent hike beginning from April 1 (eight days away).
EMSA slams DISCOs for poor electrical installations
…Fallen power lines threats to the safety of Nigerians — FG By Chris Ochayi The Federal Government has expressed disappointment over the fallen power lines, slanted poles and transformers which are posing threats to safety of Nigerians. Minister of State for Power, Mr. Goddy Jeddy-Agba, who made the remarks during the launching the Nigerian Electrical […]
Ease of doing business: FG charged to provide electricity, good roads
The Federal and state governments have been charged to ensure the provision of constant electricity and quality road networks in order to guarantee friendlier business environment in the country.
Poor state of Power Sector: DISCOs should recapitalise, expand capacities —TCN
THE Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has called for the recapitalisation of Electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs, in order to expand their capacities, required to provide adequate and stable power to consumers.
FG, U.S. sign $1.1m grant for electricity development
The Federal Government and United State Trade and Development Agency have signed a 1.1million dollar grant to support electricity infrastructure development in Nigeria.
Oyo, Ogun to suffer blackout, as TCN power plant in Ibadan burnt to ashes
THE Chief Operating Officer, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, Engineer John Ayodele, has said the fire incident that occurred at the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, Ayede, Ibadan power plant, located at Akinyemi, Ibadan, on Wednesday, would affect the distribution of power supply to some parts of Oyo and Ogun States.
