Category: Energy and Power
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NERC announces deregulation of prices of electricity meters
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has announced deregulation of meter prices under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Scheme for end-user customers.
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Adelabu reveals whopping sum needed to revive power sector
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu says the Federal Government requires 10 billion dollars investment yearly, to revive the power sector for the next 10 years.
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NERC, AEDC sued over alleged unlawful hike in electricity tariff
Mr Joe Agi, SAN, has sued the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and Abuja Electricity Distribution (AEDC) Plc at the Federal High Court, Abuja for allegedly increasing his electricity tariff by 230 per cent.
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Excess electricity: Tanzania shuts 5 hydroelectric stations
The United Republic of Tanzania has temporarily shut down five of its hydroelectric stations in a bid to reduce excess electricity in the national grid.
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NERC transfers regulatory oversight in Ekiti to State govt
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), says it has transfered regulatory oversight of electricity market in Ekiti State to the state Electricity Regulatory Bureau (EERB).
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Abbas laments as Power Minister blames cartels for erratic electricity supply
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has decried the activities of saboteurs and cartels in the electricity sector, blaming them for the incessant power outages in the country.
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TCN towers vandalised along Jos-Gombe 330KV transmission line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says four of its towers along the Jos – Gombe 330 Kilo Volt (kV) transmission line have been vandalised.
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NERC gives up regulatory oversight in Enugu to State govt
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), says it has transfered regulatory oversight of the Enugu electricity market to the State Electricity Regulatory Commission.
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Private sector messed power supply up in Nigeria – Adelabu
Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, says the Federal Government plans to increase power generation from 4000 Megawatts to 6000 by the end of 2024.
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EEDC cautioned against overcharging electricity consumers
The Enugu State Government says it will not condone any act of overcharge or extortion of electricity consumers in the state by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC).