TCN, GENCOs, DISCOs trade blames over electricity crisis
Operators in the electricity value chain – generation, transmission and distribution companies are trading blames over the current power crisis, with each blaming the other for the very poor power supply situation witnessed in the last few weeks.
PHCN’s liquidation: Electricity workers petition NBA
ELECTRICITY workers have petitioned the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, urging it to prevail on its member, Mr. Joe Gadzama (SAN), to allow due process for the labour issues agreed upon between the Federal Government and the unions in the power sector in the privatization of the defunct Power Holding Company for Nigeria, PHCN, to be resolved
Untold hardship, as 50 Lagos communities live 16yrs without electricity
Life for no fewer than 200, 000 residents residing in over 50 communities within the Gbaji-Seme Border axis of Badagry West Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, has been 16 years of untold hardship and endless wait without power electricity.
Electricity: Saraki wants punishment for defaulting discos
SENATE President, Bukola Saraki, yesterday, advocated strict sanctions against electricity distribution companies,Discos, who fail to live up to the terms of agreements they reached with the Federal Government before commencing operations.
Emmanuel orders restoration of electricity to A-Ibom LG after 5yrs power outage
GOVERNOR Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, weekend, ordered the immediate restoration of electricity to Okobo Local Government Area of the state that has been without power in the past five years.
Electricity tariff hike set for October – FG
Despite resistance from Nigerians, the Federal Government, yesterday, insisted that the proposed increase in electricity tariffs would commence from October
