Category: Power

Chiedu Ugbo Exits As Tinubu Appoints Jennifer Adighije NDPHC MD

ADEOLA YUSUF

“MSc., Wireless Networks & Telecommunications, University of London, UK; BSc. Electrical/Electronics Engineering, UNILAG,” What to know about new MD/CEO, six other new EDs   President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engineer Jennifer Adighije as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) with new management team for the company. Platforms Africa reports that this follows the exit of Mr. Chiedu Ugbo, who was appointed in June but confirmed as the MD/CEO in August 2016. The new members of the management of the…

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‘Do It Yourself,’ MTN, Others Get Permit To Generate Electricity

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued permits to Golden Penny Power Limited, MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, Havenhill Synergy, and others for mini-grid electricity generation. The NERC said it issued nine new off-grid generation licences in the first quarter of 2024 with a gross capacity of 109.69 megawatts and three new trading licences. According to a report by the commission, Golden Penny Power Limited got a licence to build six off-grid gas plants in Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, and Cross River states. The total capacity is 100MW. Also, MTN was granted…

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Cabals Behind Blowing Up Of Power Transmission Substations – Adelabu

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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said he has been threatened many times by unknown persons who are against the reforms in the country’s power sector. Adelabu, a former Oyo State governorship candidate, said he would not be bullied and intimidated by those against the progress and success recorded in the sector. Speaking during an interview on Fresh FM’s ‘Political Circuit’ programme, the former minister asserted that all problems in the power sector are surmountable. The minister also claimed that cabals and cartels are behind the blowing up of…

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‘We Can’t Afford Band A Again,’ 31 CDAs Beg IBEDC For Downgrade

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. Names of Communities and their petition to NERC, IBEDC, Senator Adeola Yayi, others   Some aggrieved communities in Ota area of Ogun State have decried the high electricity tariff, as a result of the Band A grading, urging the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) review their cadre to a more reasonable tariff. About 31 communities under the aegis of Ota Area Community Development Committee (OACDC) said the electricity tariff now gulps a large chunk of the resident’s income at the detriment of other basic needs and necessities of life.…

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‘Expose Them,’ EKEDC Tasks Customers To Report Meter Installers Demanding Fees

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“Installers are not authorized to request installation fees from customers, resist such demands;” what Rekhiat Momoh, Acting Chief Executive Officer of EKEDC told customers at Ijora BD Engagement Forum, a regular channel where company deepens engagement with customers     The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has, again, heightened the customers trust as it urged them to report prepaid meter installers who demand payment before completing installations. Platforms Africa reports that the utility firm, which exoressed disdain for such act, urged customers to collaborate wuth it in this move and…

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‘4,067MW To 1,255MW,’ How Power Generation Sank During 5th Grid Collapse of 2024

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“They keep increasing tariffs yet the power sector is inefficient,” electricity Consumers lampoon Monday-afternoon grid failure that downed Egbin Power output to Zero MW The electricity transmission system, known as national grid, suffered a partial collapse on Monday with generation plunging 4,067MW To 1,255MW. Platforms Africa reports that the 5th transmission system failure recorded so far in 2024 also downed Egbin Power output to Zero MW. This is asides that the incident also threw parts of the country into darkness. Disco’s Report One of the Distribution Companies (DisCos), the Abuja…

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‘Unaffordable,’ Reverse Band A Tariff Hike, Reps Order NERC, DisCos

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The House of Representatives has asked the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, and the distribution companies, DISCOs, to reverse the tariff hike for Band A customers. This directive was given on Tuesday after the adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Power. It would be recalled that NERC announced a hike affecting Band A customers, who are to pay N225 per kilowatt The House also resolved to probe the tariff hike pending an investigation. Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee on Power, Victor Nwokolo, said…

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Why, How Nigeria, USAID Inked N115.2Bn Electricity Deals

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Minister Adelabu; USAID/Nigeria Mission Director, Melissa Jones; Permanent Secretary, Mahmuda Mamman – Line-up of dignitaries and what they said at the net-zero carbon emissions enabling event The Nigerian government and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the effective implementation of N115.2 Billion for Electricity Reforms and Clean Energy Transition in the country. Platforms Africa reports that this was contained in a statement by Chinwe Udouwem, Chief information and Public Relations Officer, ministry of power. Speaking at the event, which, according…

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Five Key Things To Know About Lagos Electricity Bill

ADEOLA YUSUF

The bill by Lagos, a state that hosts two major power distribution companies (EKEDC and Ikeja Electric), to own its electricity market has reached its crescendo. Here, according to the lawmakers, are the implications of this to residents and businesses in the state     Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Wednesday said the Electricity Bill currently before the House is the confirmation of the state government’s zeal to ensure regular and uninterrupted power supply to residents. Platforms Africa reports that this came…

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‘4th Time In 7 Months,’ National Grid Collapses Again

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The electricity transmission network also known as national grid has experienced another collapse, leading to a nationwide blackout, Platforms Africa reports. This leading news media reports that the latest incident is the fourth major system collapse in the last seven months. The system has recorded a few other itches in-between. Confirming the blackout in a statement on Saturday, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said the power outage being experienced within its franchise is due to a system failure from the national grid. “Please be informed that the power outage…

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