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FG Bans DisCos, Installers from Charging for Electricity Meters
The Federal Government has banned electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and their installers from collecting any form of payment for electricity meters, warning that officials found extorting customers will be prosecuted.
24/01/2026
Faleke’s Light Up Ikeja Project: Harnessing Sustainable Energy to Empower Communities
The Honourable Member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Rt. (Hon.) Dr. James Abiodun Faleke, has reaffirmed his commitment to community development by facilitating the installation of sustainable solar-powered lights in strategic locations throughout the constituency.
21/05/2025
Sanwo-Olu administers oath of office to Chairmen, members of TESCOM, LASIEC, LASERC
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has administered the oath of office to the newly appointed chairmen and members of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), and the final member of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) .
19/05/2025
TCN announces collapse of four towers damaged by vandals
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says four of its towers along the Owerri-Ahoada 132 Kilo Volt (kV ) Double Circuit line have been vandalised resulting in their collapse.
14/03/2025
FCCPC warns Ikeja, Eko DisCos over meter replacement rule breaches
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has addressed recent rumors suggesting Ikeja and Eko Electricity Distribution Companies (IKEDC and EKEDC) plan to disregard the suspension directive for Unistar meter replacements, confirming the directive's continued validity and warning of severe consequences for non-adherence.
13/11/2024
Investigation showed corrupt contractors responsible for frequent national grid collapse- EFCC
Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has attributed the frequent collapse of the national grid to corrupt contractors’ activities.
13/11/2024
Power Minister blames vandalism, lack of maintenance for frequent grid collapse
Power Minister blames vandalism, lack of maintenance for frequent grid collapse
06/11/2024
DisCos jack up meter price, new rate depends on distribution company and meter vendors
Electricity Distribution Companies otherwise known as DisCos, have announced an increase in prices for various electricity meter models.
06/11/2024
FCCPC contests DISCOs’ intention to discontinue using 10-year-old meters
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) announced on Tuesday its intention to collaborate with electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and key stakeholders to enhance transparency and accountability in metering processes
28/10/2024
National grid restored after Jebba substation explosion – Transmission Company
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the national grid has been restored after an explosion at the Jebba transmission station in Niger State on Saturday
19/10/2024
