FG to accommodate private investor in power supply to neighbouring countries
The Federal Government Monday, announced plans to turn the electricity supply to neighbouring African countries under diplomatic tie into bilateral arrangements in order to open up the sector to private investors.
Taxes: You lied, DISCOs fault PwC
The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors, ANED, described reports credited to PriceWaterhouse Coopers, PwC, that no DISCO has paid any tax to the Federal Government since the privatisation of power assets in 2013 as misleading, incorrect and lacked in facts.
We’re committed to achieving 24hrs electricity for every household by 2021 — Gov Emmanuel
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has said his administration is committed to achieving 24 hours electricity supply for every household in the State by the end of the year 2021, despite continued vandalisation and alarming theft of power installations.
TCN inefficient with 5,300 interruptions despite $1.6bn fund- ANED
The electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs, Monday berated the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, over its analogue system that has caused inefficiencies and 5,311 interface disruptions in one DISCOs in the first 18 days of this month.
Niger LG without electricity for one year, appeals for help
The people of Magama Local Government Area of Niger have appealed to the state government to prevail on the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to restore power supply to the area.
KEDCO rolls out prepaid meter to address estimated billings in Katsina
By Bashir Bello As part of efforts to put to an end the contentious issues surrounding estimated billings, the Kano Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO has commenced the roll-out of prepaid meters for its customers in Katsina State. Speaking during the ceremony in Katsina at the weekend, the Managing Director, Jamilu Ishaku Gwamna said 70 per […]
