Electricity Supply
3 days ago
Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria (UNN), Prof Polycarp Chigbu has blamed illegal connections and theft as causes of poor electricity supply in the institution. He stated that his administration which came on board four months ago had been met with power rationing, stressing however, that the crisis was being resolved with the…
29 May
Market traders in Togo are lamenting about a lack of power supply after Nigeria cut off electricity to some West African countries The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had recently directed the grid operator to cut back on supplies to customers overseas to boost domestic supply. NERC, in a directive issued last Friday, said the…
23 May
The reason everything continues to deteriorate in Nigeria is because no one has been able to stand up to call a spade a spade. For years, the Nigerian government through its electricity bodies has continued to pass on heavy bills to Nigerians
6 May
We can’t stop lamenting the parlous state of electricity generation, distribution and transmission in Africa’s most influential country. On Sunday, April 21, rainstorm did havoc to power installations around the industrial zone of Ota, Ogun State. Electricity poles fell and mangled cable littered the expressway from Sango, onward Ota, Canaanland.
21 Apr
Over 11.5 million electricity households and customers in Nigeria, who account for about 85 per cent of grid-connected electricity, have been thrown into darkness as the electricity supply industry moves to implement at least 20-hour power supply to some customers.
28 Mar
To improve electricity supply across Africa and reduce dependency on expatriates from Europe and other continents, Nigeria is currently training several personnel in Southern and Western countries.
18 Feb
The looming increase in electricity tariff in the country despite worsening supply and service delivery, as well as, the rising liquidity crisis has divided stakeholders who are worried about the harsh economic realities for homes and industries and the fate of the nation’s despondent power sector.
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The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, on Friday, unveiled an imposing, life-size metallic sculpture of an Ijele masquerade at Onuasata Round About, Obiagu in Enugu. The artwork, which was so beautifully adorned with stripes of multiple colours, was part of the state government’s strategic efforts to boost and uphold the Igbo tradition and culture…
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the commencement of registration for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, First Series. The announcement was made via a short tweet on X on Friday. WAEC stated that prospective candidates can now obtain registration pins at WAEC offices, banks, registration centres,…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Katsina State Command, has reiterated the need for passengers to speak up against dangerous driving while on transit, as only the living can celebrate. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr. Aliyu Ma’aji, stated this at a Special Marshals and Ember Months Campaign at the Katsina State Transport Authority (KTSTA) terminal…
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The Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, has urged Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu despite the current harsh economic situation. Rabiu acknowledged that some of the reforms introduced by Tinubu's administration have been tough and painful but stressed their necessity for achieving long-term economic stability in Nigeria. “It’s true that some…
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Former U.S. President Barack Obama has once again thrilled music lovers with his yearly tradition of sharing his favourite tracks, unveiling his much-anticipated playlist for 2024 on Saturday. Taking to his verified X account, Obama showcased his broad musical taste with a mix of global sounds and genres. Among the standout names on the list…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has dismissed media reports claiming that the recently re-streamed Old Port Harcourt Refinery has been shut down. NNPCL's spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, in a statement on Saturday, labelled the claims as “totally false” and emphasised that the refinery remains fully operational. According to NNPCL, recent inspections by former…
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Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has said that football helps people stay away from bad things in Nigeria due to the love his compatriots have for the sport. Ndidi shared this during the ‘By Way of Africa’ series on NBCSports, where he discussed the impact of football in Nigeria and across the African continent, stressing…
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Despite the yearnings of Bing Crosby on the radio at this time of year, and 2023 technically being a white Christmas in the UK, it is “extremely unusual” according to the Met Office. Even with the rather generous definition of a white Christmas—one snowflake to be observed falling somewhere on December 25th— it is increasingly…
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Akinyemi Akinyinka, General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, has raised the alarm that hoodlums took advantage of the fire incident at the popular spare parts market “Iso Part” at Agodi in the state capital. Goods worth millions of naira and property were destroyed in the market during the fire outbreak. Akinyinka stated that…
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The Education Writers’ Association of Nigeria, comprising journalists from print, broadcast, and online platforms, has reelected Mojeed Alabi, Lead, Development Desk of The Premium Times, as chairman for another three-year term. The election took place on Thursday during the association’s annual general meeting at the International Press Centre, Ogba, Lagos State. Alabi expressed his gratitude…