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11 Dec
Electricity consumers, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and Aba Power Limited Electricity (APLE) were at loggerheads yesterday over challenges facing consumers as the Distribution Company (DisCo) seeks to increase electricity
18 Nov
Plans are underway by four states in the NorthWest Zone of the country to encourage the development of alternative energies such as solar
14 Nov
The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) has reported that over 80 transformers within its franchise areas were vandalised and looted during the recent power outage in northern Nigeria. The power outage was caused by terrorists who destroyed transmission lines in Niger State. This was disclosed by Hamisu Jigawa, the Distribution Company’s Chief Technical Officer in…
30 May 2024
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has appealed to the Federal Government to address the persistent issue of non-payment and rising debts within the power sector, particularly from international customers. NERC, in its latest report for the fourth quarter of 2023, disclosed that 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) and four international customers failed to remit…
8 May 2024
Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) says it has concluded arrangements for the conduct of customer enumeration exercises in its franchise areas. This is contained in a statement by the Spokesman of the company, Dr Adakole Elijah, on Wednesday in Gombe. He said the exercise billed to commence soon would cover Bauchi and Gombe States, respectively. According…
8 May 2024
Residents in many Lagos districts are facing power outages due to faults in several electricity feeders, according to Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC). Eko Electricity stated that the service disruptions over the past two days caused faults affecting seven feeders across Mushin, Lagos Island, Urban Prime, Festac, Ojo, Ajele, and Orile districts. “There has been…
7 May 2024
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have said they are prepared to mobilise members to occupy offices of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and those of the Distribution Companies
26 Apr 2024
Janus-faced electricity distribution companies, their failure to timeously address reported faults, or implement effective solutions to glaring breaches, weak regulations, and zero penalties for infractions, among others, have jointly churned out fatalities in the power sector.
17 Apr 2024
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), produced a tariff for Nigeria, and the Federal Government, FGN, approved it for implementation, begun on April 4, 2024 when across the country, NERC approved the tariff only for Band A customers
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The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has condemned the recent arrest and subsequent release of Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, Executive Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), by officers of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit. CISLAC described the incident as a clear case of "corruption fighting back," warning…
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The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated 70 terrorists and their commanders in a clearance operation at a terrorist enclave known as Timbuktu Triangle in Borno. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said in a statement on Sunday that the troops had launched a three-prong operation on Jan.…
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Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has approved the implementation of the new national minimum wage of N70,000 for state workers, effective Monday. Malam Abubakar Bawa, press secretary to the governor, disclosed this in a statement issued in Sokoto on Sunday. Bawa confirmed that the payment would cover state civil servants, local government employees, and…
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The Body of Benchers, currently chaired by Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), has confirmed the Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, life member of the prestigious body. Also confirmed were human rights lawyer Mike Ozekhome (SAN) and 13 other prominent legal practitioners . This is contained in a statement signed by Bamidele’s Directorate of Media and…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a spell of haziness and cloudiness across the country from Monday to Wednesday. According to NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday, a moderate dust haze is expected on Monday, with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km over the northern cities. Furthermore, localised visibility of less than…
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Bird feathers and bloodstains were found in both engines of the Jeju Air plane that crashed in December, according to a preliminary investigation released Monday. The Boeing 737-800 was flying from Thailand to Muan in South Korea on December 29 when it crash landed and exploded into a fireball after slamming into a concrete barrier.…
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The Enugu State Government says it is targeting 792,000 jobs in renewable energy, waste management and reforestation sectors by 2060. The Secretary to State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, disclosed this to newsmen at the end of the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting in Enugu on Sunday. He said that the state government had approved…
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Stanley Alieke, Esq., the lawyer representing Nigerian rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has officially withdrawn from the artiste’s legal team.
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Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as "2Baba," has announced separation from his wife, actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. 2Baba revealed this in a statement via his verified Instagram page, @official2Baba, on Sunday. He wrote, "Hello to my beautiful people of all federations. “WELL THIS THING I HAVE TO SAY IS SHORT BUT ALSO LONG....I AND ANNIE…