Category: Power

‘N206.80 To N209.50/kWh,’ DisCos Hike Tariff For Band A Customers

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. IBEDC speaks on third tariff adjustments in four months   The electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have effected upward adjustment of the tariff for customers in Band A. Platforms Africa reports that this review confirmed by the  Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc (IBEDC) is the third in the last four months. The Acting Managing Director, IBEDC, Francis Agoha, stated that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved the tariff increase from N206.80/kWh to N209.50/kWh for users in the category. According to a public notice signed by Agoha on Wednesday,…

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Six Companies Get Licences To Distribute Power

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The Federal Government has issued six licences to different firms for the independent distribution of electricity in Nigeria, data obtained from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission showed. An analysis of the recent licensing and permits’ sections of the commission showed that the regulator issued the Independent Electricity Distribution Network licences to the six companies in 2023. The commission explained that the networks were designed to be independent of the main transmission system and operate on a smaller scale, providing electricity to specific areas or communities. It said the development of…

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How We’re Resolving Power Challenge In Ibadan Communities – IBEDC

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The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has rolled out alternative measures towards resolving the issue bordering on the continuous disconnection of power supply to the Lalupon community and its environs , Ibadan for over 10 years. It would be recalled that residents of the communities, had on Monday, staged a peaceful protest at the IBEDC office. Giving an update on the power supply situation in the area during a press briefing in Ibadan, the Coordinating Head, Corporate Services, Mrs. Angela Olanrewaju said as part of solutions taken currently, 65 percent…

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Starfield College Student Wins Robotics Competition

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‘Robotics on effects of bullying among students,’ How the project of Aduragbemi, daughter of the energy editor of The SUN newspaper, Adewale Sanyaolu, was adjudged one of the best three in Lagos   A senior secondary school student of Starfield College, Lagos, Aduragbemi Sanyaolu, has emerged the first runner up in the ITGEN Robotics Competition for SSS students held in Lagos at the weekend. Platforms Africa reports that the keenly contested competition had participants who emerged finalists at their various school levels slug it out at the final event. The…

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‘No To Darkness,’ Protesters Shut Down IBEDC Office in Ibadan

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Ekectricity consumers and customers of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Monday besieged the office of the utility firm in protest of what they described as “darkness allegedly meted to them by the company. Platforms Africa reports that the IBEDC has since closed their offices to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The protesters who came from Olodo to Iyana Offa in Oyo State took to the streets to protest against what they described as the continuous disconnection by the IBEDC. READ ALSO: ‘Shot Dead,’ American Rapper Killed On…

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‘Oh, Charlie,’ Ghanaians Brace For Three Weeks of Power Cuts

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Power cuts are expected to last at least another three weeks in parts of Ghana because of a shortage of supplies from Nigeria. A statement from the state power firm said a temporary shutdown for maintenance works at an unnamed Nigerian gas supplier was to blame. Ghanaians have endured years of regular power shortages and they even have their own nickname – “dumsor” – which means “on and off” in the Akan language. Power demand has steadily increased over the past two decades, partly due to rapid urbanisation and population…

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Rains Are Here: 5 Ways To Stay Safe From Electrocution, Hazards

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. What EKEDC, IBEDC want customers to know about threats associated with the season It is raining already in many parts of Nigeria. This special weather condition, which signifies the end of heatwaves, comes with attendant threats and opportunities. As a part of Platforms Africa solution journalism series, here is a special report on how to stay safe from electricity related death and injuries. For consumers of electricity and customers of distribution companies, it is important for you to know that this period comes with the increased risk of electrical…

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Labour Shuts National Grid, Throws Nigeria into Darkness

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“Aso Rock, National Assembly, all airports, hospitals, universities, everything .. everyone disconnected from the grid,” reactions + statement the TCN sent to Platforms Africa on the grid’s shutdown   The Organised Labour Unions in Nigeria have shut down the national grid, throwing the Africa’s biggest economy into natuonwide darkness, Platforms Africa reports. The action, which was a result of the nationwide strikebdecalred by the labour unions, has disconnected everyone and everything in Nigeriabfrom the grid. General Manager, Public Affairs, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Ndidi Mbah, confirmed this in a…

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Abuja Electricity Sets 72 Hrs Deadline For Payment Of Outstanding Bills

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The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has asked all customers with outstanding bills to clear their debts or risk disconnection. The AEDC issued the warning on Thursday in a statement by Adefisayo Akinsanya, its head of marketing and corporate communications. The company advised customers to settle their accounts by June 3 to prevent service disruption, stressing that payments must be made “within 72 hours of this notice”. “The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is notifying all customers with outstanding bills to settle their accounts immediately to avoid service disruption,” the…

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Nigeria Secures $500m World Bank Loan To Fund DisCos

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The federal government has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to fund electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos). According to the Bureau of Public Enterprises, in a statement in Abuja, yesterday, the loan would fill financing gaps in the distribution segment, considered as the most problematic in the industry. “This funding supports the Nigerian Distribution Sector Recovery Program (DISREP) aimed at improving the financial and technical performance of the DisCos. “The Distribution Sector Recovery Program (DISREP) is designed to enhance the financial and technical operations of the DisCos through…

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