Tag: Electricity
FG restores electricity in North
The Federal Government has restored electricity to the northern part of the country, which has been in darkness for more than ten days.
The restoration...
Davido’s father: I generate 15% of Nigeria’s electricity
Dr Adedeji Adeleke, the father of popular singer David Adeleke, fondly called Davido, says he is responsible for generating 15 per cent of Nigeria’s...
National grid collapses for second time in 24 hours
The national electricity grid has collapsed for the second time in 24 hours, leading to a nationwide blackout.
Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) announced the grid...
DisCos generate N431.16bn revenue in Q2 2024
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says the total revenue collected by all Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024...
ASUU: Varsities may shut down over high electricity bills
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns over the high amount expended by universities in running their activities and operations, especially...
Minister to Nigerians: We’ll reduce electricity cost
Nigerians have been assured of a reduction in the cost of electricity, with the current effort to step up generation and distribution of power...
Christian Elders to Tinubu: Nigerians are hungry, crash petrol, electricity prices
Elder statesmen in Nigeria under the aegis of the National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) have called on the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to...
NERC fines Abuja DisCo, others for overbilling customers
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and other electricity distribution companies are to pay different fines for overbilling customers.
The AEDC alone will pay N1.69...
NLC demands immediate reversal of petrol, electricity tariff hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded the immediate reversal of the price of Premium Motor Spirit, fondly called petrol, and the 250 per...
Reps laud Tinubu over electricity subsidy for tertiary institutions, hospitals
The House of Representatives has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a 50 per cent electricity subsidy for tertiary institutions and hospitals in the...