TCN unbundling: Tension in power sector over unconfirmed managers
By Victor Ahiuma-Young lWorkers threaten industrial action Tensions are flaring in Nigeria’s power sector as the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, has petitioned to the Minister of Power, threatening industrial action over perceived unjustified delay in confirming key managerial staff at the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN. With Nigeria’s electricity supply under severe pressure, there […]
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
Electricity: States explore alternative power sources
The Forum of Commissioners of Power and Energy in Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the frequent collapses of the national electricity grid. Yesterday’s incident, the forum noted, underscores the pressing need for sustainable and decentralized solutions to ensure uninterrupted power supply for Nigerians.
