Tag: Power
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Power and short fuse – By Francis Ewherido
I got a call from my office last week that the power distribution company that provides us electricity had cut off our power supply. It didn’t make sense to me because we have been using prepaid meter since 2019. I asked to speak with the official, but he refused.
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Power sector hits peak generation of 5,713.60mw – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that the nation’s power sector reached a new peak generation of 5,713.60 megawatts(MW) on Sunday at about 9:30 p.m. The management of the company made this known in a statement on its X handle in Abuja on Tuesday.
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TCN restores power supply to Central Area, Abuja 132 KV lines
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says it successfully restored full bulk power supply to Katampe- Central Area, Abuja 132/33 Kilo Volt (KV)lines 1&2 on Thursday. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager, Public Affairs said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday.
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Power will not change me – Rivers gov, Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara says that the associated advantages that come with holding a lofty position in government will not change his person. Fubara made the remark on Tuesday while receiving some leaders and elders of the state who visited to congratulated him on his 50th birthday anniversary in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
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Netizens hammer Tinubu’s Power Minister Adelabu for ‘lying that 40% of citizens currently enjoy 20hrs of electricity daily’
Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter) hammered Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu for his claim that 40% of citizens have 20 hours of electricity daily. Netizens queried the accuracy of this statement, citing their own experiences with frequent power outages. Adelabu, who took office in August 2023, has been facing criticism for the statement. In fact,…
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Nigeria’s Power sector generates N3.95 trillion in five years – NERC
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies collectively generated approximately N3.95 trillion in revenue from 2019 to the first quarter of 2024.
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Author Ndifreke Ukpong highlights power of women’s voices in debut novel
Nigerian novelist Ndifreke Ukpong has highlighted the importance of the society lending its support to women’s voice in his debut novel, “Every Woman in This Village is a Liar”. Set in the fictional Osom village, the novel delves into the lives of women, challenging traditional gender roles and societal expectations while exploring themes of gender,…
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TCN to plunge many parts of Abuja into darkness, gives reasons
Many parts of the Federal Capital Territory will be without power supply for hours on Monday (today) following planned maintenance by the Transmission Company of Nigeria in its Kubwa substation.
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Fiction, journalism and power – By Chidi Amuta
For some reason, Nigeria’s last election season defied all the ‘normal’ expectations and projections. It was like no season before it.
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Akeredolu hands over power to deputy
Ondo State House of Assembly has received the letter of medical leave from the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu.