Tag: EKEDC
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How to avoid high electricity bills – EKEDC
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has advised customers to adopt energy-saving practices to avoid high bills. The acting Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mrs Rekhiat Momoh, gave the advice during the EKEDC Customers Consultative Forum held on Thursday at the Apapa Business Unit in Lagos.
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BREAKING: National grid collapses the second time in 24hrs [Photo]
Again, the National electricity grid has collapsed for the second time within 24 hours, throwing the entire country into total darkness. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Nigeria, on Monday at about 6:48 pm, was thrown into darkness after the first collapse. Despite extensive investments worth billions of naira in the energy sector, Nigeria continues to struggle…
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Electricity: Distribution coy takes measure to curb energy theft
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has revealed a measure being taken to curb the menace of electricity theft across its franchise area.
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Electricity consumers to get meter payments refund
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says all electricity consumers who paid for meters under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme will be refunded through credit “token” within six months. The Chief Executive Officer, EKEDC, Dr Tinuade Sanda, gave the assurance during a Customer
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Police confirm electrocution of 2 EKEDC staff in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State on Sunday, confirmed the electrocution of two members of staff of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) in Lagos State. The incident took place at the Obalande area of Lagos Island.
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Panic as fire guts power substation in Lagos Island
On Tuesday, there was panic in the Idumagbo and Ajele areas in the Island, Lagos State when fire engulfed one of the 15MVA power transformers inside a substation serving the areas.
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Blackout as national grid collapses again
The National Grid on Wednesday suffered another system collapse resulting in a blackout in some parts of the country. Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday.
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Court remands man over alleged assault on EKEDC staff
A Badagry Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered that Kazeem Ismaila, 29, be remanded in a correctional facility for allegedly pushing a staff of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC). Ismaila who pleaded not guilty is facing a three-count charge of assault, breach of public peace and obstruction. The Prosecutor, ASP Clement Okouimose, told the court that…
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EKEDC explains power outage in Badagry
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has attributed the power outage in some communities in Badagry to broken poles along the Badagry Expressway in Oko-Afo. The General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, Mr Godwin Idemudia, said on Tuesday in Lagos that the incident at Oko-Afo affected four electric poles and some equipment. “At around 1:46 p.m.…
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#EndSARS: DisCo denies responsibility for Lekki tollgate outage
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company has said it did not stop power supply in the Admiralty Toll Plaza on Lekki -Epe Expressway, Lagos, on October 20. 2020. Recall that on October 20, Lekki tollgate was cut off from supply when some army officers shot at peaceful protesters. In a statement by its General Manager, Corporate…