Category: Energy and Power
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We’ll ensure changes in DisCos don’t disrupt service – FG
The Minister of Power, Mr Abubakar Aliyu says the ministry will ensure that the changes in corporate governance do not impact on the service and stability of the Distribution Companies (DisCos). Mal Isa’ Sanusi, Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Power, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday.
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FEC approves projects to shore up power supply
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved projects to shore up power supply across the country. Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, announced this after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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What we are doing to improve power supply in Abuja – AEDC
The management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), says it is embarking on 40 quick-win projects geared towards rehabilitating its network to improve power supply, especially in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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Nigerians to enjoy improved power supply from July 1 – NERC
Mr Sanusi Garba, Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), says Nigerians will witness improved power supply from July 1 following renewed efforts by industry stakeholders. Garba gave the assurance at an interactive session with newsmen after the Second Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) meeting on Wednesday in Lagos.
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How JP Morgan argued to win $1.7 billion case against Nigeria
JP Morgan Chase has won a $1.7 billion London High Court battle against Nigeria over its role in a disputed 2011 oilfield deals involving energy majors Shell and Eni. Nigeria had filed a lawsuit against U.S. bank JP Morgan Chase at a London high court in February, claiming more than $1.7 billion as damages. The…
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INCOMPETENCE: NCPN blames TCN over collapsed National Grid
The Nigerians Consumer Protection Network (NCPN) has accused the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), of collapsing the National Grid due to incompetence. More than 24 hours after the collapse of the National Grid, the nation remained in darkness.
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Petrol freight rate rises by N10 per litre
The freight rate of petrol, otherwise known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has been increased by the Federal Government by N10 per litre. It was gathered that a circular on the increase, which took effect June 1, would be issued today. President, Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Alhaji Yusuf Othman, said the increase…
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Electricity: No new tariff review approved by NERC – Chairman
Mr Sanusi Garba, the Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), says the commission has not approved any new tariff rate review in recent times.
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FG tells DISCOs to refund Nigerians who bought electricity meters
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) should make refunds to consumers who purchased meters.
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Nigeria thrown into darkness as national grid collapse for the 3rd time in less than a month
The grid had first collapsed on March 14 with the second collapse following on March 16