Archives Tag: Electricity in Nigeria
When Electricity Generation Began in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Perhaps we can try to imagine the conditions before the lights were turned on in Nigeria. After all, we still have to deal with power outages, and businesses constantly need to supplement on-grid power with electricity from alternative sources. But a world without either on-grid or off-grid electricity is hard to picture for most of … Continue reading When Electricity Generation Began in Nigeria
Helpful Little Article: How to Apply for a Prepaid Electricity Meter
April 19, 2022
Since 2013, the old PHCN has been broken down into successor companies of 12 distribution companies, 6 generating companies and 1 transmission company and all these companies are regulated by the Nigeria Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC). Many Nigerians are yet to come to grips with it entirely and hence miss out on some of the … Continue reading Helpful Little Article: How to Apply for a Prepaid Electricity Meter
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Say Goodbye To PHCN With This SOLARITY Power Bundle
April 19, 2022
With approximately 180m people in Nigeria, access to quality and sufficient power is barely 55%, leaving a huge number of Nigerians without regular power. While the Government is doing its best, it will still take the Country years to even achieve 50% access to quality and sufficient power. To speed up this access, Vanpeux Solar, … Continue reading Say Goodbye To PHCN With This SOLARITY Power Bundle
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Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Monday, Nov 28th, 2016
April 19, 2022
1. The Federal Government has backed the ban of the sale of foreign rice in Ebonyi State to encourage local production of the commodity. 2. Kaduna Electric is set to complete the ongoing and first phase of deployment of mass metres in six weeks. 3. The Nigerian Conservation Foundation has introduced the Green Recovery Nigeria, an … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Monday, Nov 28th, 2016
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IBEDC Introduces Online Payment System for Settling Electricity Bills
April 19, 2022
CUSTOMERS of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company can now pay their energy bills online. The company, which sees to the power needs of Ogun, Oyo, Kwara and Osun States, will be giving millions of people across Nigeria’s South West the option of paying their electricity bills through its Electricity Management System (EMS). IBEDC says that … Continue reading IBEDC Introduces Online Payment System for Settling Electricity Bills
Power: Nigeria to Get N3.4 Billion Grant From European Union and Germany
April 19, 2022
To boost Nigeria’s electricity generation, the European Union and the German government have made provisions for a grant of N3.4 billion to support Nigeria’s quest for renewable energy. The grant is to enable the country to have access to modern equipment and sustainable energy sources. The grant is to scale up the Nigerian Energy … Continue reading Power: Nigeria to Get N3.4 Billion Grant From European Union and Germany
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission Fix New Electricity Tariff for N750
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced a N750 fixed charge. NERC Chairman, Dr. Sam Amadi, announced in Abuja that the new tariff would take effect from June 1 as provided for in the Multi-Year Tariff Order. He said that the MYTO provides for bi-annual reviews that take effect on June 1 and … Continue reading Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission Fix New Electricity Tariff for N750
F.G to Invest N1.3 Trillion in Gas to Develop Electricity Supply
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian government has revealed that it will invest $8 billion (N1.3 trillion) in the development of the nation’s local gas potential to boost electricity supply across the country. This was made known by Vice President Namadi Sambo, when he received the management of Genesis Electricity (GE) Consortium led by Nigerian business man, Arthur … Continue reading F.G to Invest N1.3 Trillion in Gas to Develop Electricity Supply
Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company Starts Distribution of 6,000 Pre-paid Meters
April 19, 2022
Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, Ikeja Disco, has announced that it has commenced the installation of over 6,000 pre-paid meters within the zone. Speaking to News Agency of Nigeria, Pekun Adeyanju, Assistant General Manager, Public Affairs of Ikeja Disco, said the pre-paid meters were for those who paid for them in the last three years. … Continue reading Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company Starts Distribution of 6,000 Pre-paid Meters
Power Generation Hits 4,105 Megawatts, Says Nigerian Government
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian government, yesterday, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, announced that the country’s generated power hit a record high of 4,105megawatts. According to a statement issued by the Special Assistant to the Minister of Power on Communications, Ms. Kande Daniel, the rise in power generation was attributed to the reduction in system collapses, as well as … Continue reading Power Generation Hits 4,105 Megawatts, Says Nigerian Government
Nigeria Power Sector Reform: FG Hands Over 15 Firms
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan will, today, hand over certificate of ownership and licences to the new owners of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria 15 successor companies. Mr. Benjamin Dikki, Director-general of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), explained that “this handover is a culmination of 14 years of painstaking effort by the National Council … Continue reading Nigeria Power Sector Reform: FG Hands Over 15 Firms
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Towards Energy Conservation Month, Governor Fashola Hosts Google Hangout
April 19, 2022
Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, will, on Friday 27th September, 2013, host Google Hangout from Mega Plaza, Victoria Island, Lagos to discuss topics on Energy and Power in the state. The Hangout is preparatory towards the state’s Energy Conservation Month, which holds throughout October. The forum, promoting the “Conserve Energy, Save Money (CESM),”campaign developed … Continue reading Towards Energy Conservation Month, Governor Fashola Hosts Google Hangout
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Nigeria Will Complete 11 Power Plants by 2014 – Minister
April 19, 2022
The Federal Government is currently constructing 11 power plants which will be completed before the second quarter of 2014, Information Minister, Laraban Maku has said. He said that “seven out of the power plants have so far been completed, while efforts are being intensified to complete others before the end of the first quarter of … Continue reading Nigeria Will Complete 11 Power Plants by 2014 – Minister
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Power Generation in Nigeria Drops to 2,628.6MW, Minister Says
April 19, 2022
“Total grid generation as at 6am on Saturday is 2,628.6MW. With this low level generation, management of the grid is currently a big task, necessitating a nationwide load shedding,” Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo said in a statement at the weekend. He cited “severe leaks in the supply of gas to some strategic power plants … Continue reading Power Generation in Nigeria Drops to 2,628.6MW, Minister Says
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The White House: Fact Sheet of the New U.S. Initiative To Power Africa
April 19, 2022
Two days ago in Cape Town, South Africa, U.S. President Barack Obama announced Power Africa, a new initiative to double access to power in sub-Saharan Africa. More than two-thirds of the population of sub-Saharan Africa is without electricity, and more than 85 percent of those living in rural areas lack access. Power Africa will build … Continue reading The White House: Fact Sheet of the New U.S. Initiative To Power Africa
