Delta Govt, REA sign MoU to tackle electricity deficit, target $158m investments
With over 60 percent of communities in Delta State still unconnected to the national electricity grid, the Delta State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to expand renewable and off-grid power solutions across the state.
NERC fines 8 DisCos N628m for estimated billing infractions
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has sanctioned eight electricity distribution companies, DisCos, a total of N628 million for failing to comply with monthly energy caps for unmetered customers between July and September 2024. The Commission in a statement on Thursday listed the affected DisCos as Abuja, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, […]
State participation in the provision of electricity within state borders
By Peter Ogbobine The Electricity Act of 2023 (“Act”) marked a significant departure from the previous legislation governing Nigeria’s electricity sector, specifically the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, EPSRA, of 2004. The Act consolidated various statutes, including ESPRA, and introduced several key provisions related to regulatory frameworks, tariff regulation, market structure, consumer rights, investment incentives and grid […]
Electricity Shortages: NWEC holds capacity building sessions on wind energy
THE Nigerian Wind Energy Capacity-building, NWEC,, in collaboration with the African Climate Foundation, ACF, have organised two capacity-building sessions on wind energy development at the University of Abuja and the University of Ibadan.
How gas powered generators save businesses from high electricity bills
Nigerians are known for their innovations and resilience in difficult situations. These characteristics have made many to survive the hardship that follows every policy implemented in the economy, especially that of price hikes. Following the increase in electricity tariff, Nigerians have applied all methods to reduce electricity consumption and save units, especially for those using […]
REA supplies 24-hours electricity to 3 Osun communities with 510kWp mini-grid
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has launched a 510kWp mini-grid system to provide 24-hour electricity to the communities of Elegbejoda, Mefoworade, Olorunshogo, and Omifunfun in Ife South Local Government Area, Osun State.
KERC takes over electricity market regulations, as state targets 70MW generation
The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), yesterday met with critical stakeholders in the energy sector ahead of the official takeover of the electricity market from the Abuja Electricity Regulatory Commission.
BLACKOUT: Electricity recovery hits 5,093MW as TCN moves to restore stability
Twenty-four hours after a major outage, Nigeria’s grid recovery has risen to 5,093.54 megawatts from over 800MW.
FG unveils 990kW mini-grid to power 3,900 households in Niger community
The Federal Government on Wednesday unveiled a 990kW interconnected mini-grid to supply electricity to 3,900 households and businesses in Lambata, Gurara LGA, Niger State.
N8bn is for advocacy against vandalism, not bill payment awareness – Adelabu, Power Minister
“More specifically, the advocacy will take us to all the nooks and crannies of the country”
Cartoon: …and petrol for Villa’s generators too?
Cartoon: …and petrol for generator too?
Blackout in Abuja, as TCN begins maintenance
“… power interruption in Wuye, EFCC, Federal Medical Centre, Coca-Cola, Idu Railway Station, Citec, and Life Camp”
Electricity: NDPHC targets bilateral deals to sell unused power
Niger Delta Power Holding Company has said that it would explore more bilateral agreements for offtakers of its energy stranded at several Power plants across the country.
FG’s electricity subsidies to rise by 2.76% to N199.64bn in Dec – NERC
-Abuja N29bn, Ikeja N26bn top beneficiaries By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has disclosed that electricity subsidies payable by the Federal Government for the month of December has risen by 2.76 percent to N199.64 billion from N194.26 billion incurred in November. The Commission in its December 2024 Multi-Year Tariff Order, MYTO, […]
EXPLAINER: Why national power grid keeps collapsing
The World Bank estimates that the Nigerian economy loses $29 billion a year due to its unstable power supply
