Nigeria, others to have more access to electricity in 2020
Nigeria and other African countries will have more access to electricity, as President of the United State, U.S., Barack Obama, signed into law an initiative under the Power Africa Scheme, to bring electricity to 50 million people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020.
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
10 suspected electricity vandals electrocuted, 8 others face prosecution
No fewer than 10 persons suspected to be electricity installation vandals have been electrocuted within the jurisdiction of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) since January 2014, an official said.
We must have steady electricity for faster economic development – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja pledged that his administration would ensure steady electricity supply for faster socio-economic development.
FG grants Mobil licence to build 575MW power plant
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has granted operatinglicence to international oil company, Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, MPN, to build and operate a 575-megawatt power plant in Eket,AkwaIbom State.
311 investors ready to invest in Nigeria’s power sector — Igali
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Power, Mr Godknows Igali, says 311 Investors have so far indicated interest in partnering with the ministry to boost electricity supply across the country.
