Day: October 31, 2020

Nigeria’s Power generation hits all-time peak of 5,520.40MW

Aliyu Aliyu

The Nigeria’s power sector has recorded yet another national peak generation of 5,520.40MW. The peak, a statement by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) read, was recorded on 30th October, 2020 at 9.15pm, surpassing the previous 5.459MW recorded on 28th October, 2020 by 60.90 MW. “The new national peak is a result of continued collaboration among players and the gradual increase in capacity in the power sector. “On her part, with the current capacity of 8,100MW, TCN seamlessly transmitted the new peak at a frequency of 50.11Hz. through the nations…

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Ikeja Electric begins 106,000 prepaid meters distribution

Damilola Olonade

  Ikeja Electric restates its commitment to bridging the metering gap by supplying meters to all its customers The Ikeja Electric, leading electricity suppliers to Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, on Friday, October 30, 2020, began the distribution of 106,000 prepaid meters to customers across its six Business Units – Ikeja, Abule-Egba, Akowonjo, Oshodi, Ikorodu and Shomolu. The company, which declared this during the flag off of the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) in Okota area of Lagos, stated that the metering initiative approved by the Nigerian Government “is designed to…

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