Category: Power

Electricity Supply Cut to Bwari Area Council: AEDC Faces Backlash Amid Disruptions to Key Federal Institutions

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Electricity Supply Cut to Bwari Area Council: AEDC Faces Backlash Amid Disruptions to Key Federal Institutions Abuja, Nigeria – The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is grappling with potential repercussions after abruptly shutting down electricity supply to the Bwari Area Council, one of the most expansive and strategically important regions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The disruption has left residents, businesses, and major government agencies in the dark, raising concerns about service reliability and economic impacts. Bwari Area Council, often referred to as the “gateway to Abuja,” encompasses…

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The Minister of Power has warned the NAEC against building Four Nuclear plants.

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Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has cautioned the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) against its proposed plan to build four nuclear power plants, each with a generation capacity of 1,200 megawatts, citing concerns about feasibility and resource constraints. The Minister made his position known during a meeting with the commission’s leadership on Tuesday in Abuja, according to a statement issued by his media aide, Bolaji Tunji, on Wednesday. During the meeting, the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Anthony Ekedewa, provided updates on the agency’s activities, noting that NAEC was established…

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Tinubu Urgently Meets Gencos as N4tn Power Debt Threatens Sector Collapse

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President Bola Tinubu will meet with Nigeria’s power companies to address a looming N4 trillion sector debt. This emergency meeting aims to prevent a collapse of the country’s fragile electricity supply chain. Recently, Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu held a high-level session with Genco executives in Abuja. Following the meeting, the power ministry pledged quick financial relief for the struggling sector. According to a Sunday statement, part of the debt will be paid in cash. The rest will be cleared with promissory notes over the next six months.   Debt, Gas,…

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Nigeria Implements Measures to Enhance Domestic Power Supply, Cuts Electricity Sales to Neighboring Countries

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In a bid to bolster the domestic power supply, the Federal Government of Nigeria has taken steps to reduce electricity sales to neighboring countries, including the Niger Republic, Togo, and Benin Republic. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued an order to the System Operator (SO), a department within the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), instructing them to limit power supply to these three neighboring countries to six percent of total grid electricity. Signed jointly by the Chairman of NERC, Sanusi Garba, and Vice Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, the directive, titled…

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$10bn Needed Annually for 10 Years to Revive Power Sector, Says Federal Government

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The Federal Government has underscored the necessity of an annual investment of $10 billion over the next ten years to rejuvenate Nigeria’s power sector. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this assertion during a one-day investigative hearing in Abuja aimed at halting the recent electricity tariff increase proposed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Adelabu highlighted that the substantial investment was crucial to resolving the liquidity crisis and reviving the nation’s power sector. He also disclosed plans for the allocation of N2.9 trillion to achieve full sector subsidy. In…

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Federal Government Pledges Support for State Participation in Electricity Market

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In a bid to ensure a stable power supply across the nation, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with state governments and facilitating increased participation in the electricity market. This commitment was reiterated by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the commencement of a two-day National Assembly Power Sector Stakeholders Interactive Dialogue in Abuja. Vice President Shettima emphasized the necessity of establishing open channels of communication to effectively plan the transition towards greater state involvement in the electricity market. He highlighted the importance of leveraging accumulated knowledge from…

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Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission Approves Tariff Increase for Band A Customers

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In a significant development, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has sanctioned an increase in electricity tariffs specifically targeting customers classified under Band A. The announcement came on Wednesday during a press conference held in Abuja, where the Vice Chairman of NERC, Musliu Oseni, revealed the details of the tariff adjustment. According to Oseni, customers falling under Band A classification, who currently enjoy uninterrupted electricity supply for 20-24 hours daily, will now be required to pay N225 per kilowatt-hour (KW/h), a significant increase from the previous rate of N66. It’s…

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