Electricity, corruption crippling Nigerian firms
The World Bank has identified power, corruption and access to finance as the bane of the private sector in Nigeria.
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
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.
