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Ogun Govt sympathises with victims of Ado Odo/Ota over rainstorm destruction, commences action
Ogun State Government said it was in touch with the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to ensure the immediate fixing of poles damaged as a result of rainstorm occasioned by Sunday’s downpour in some parts of Sango in Ado Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state.
Federal Government, 25 States eye 3GWs Electricity from Solar Energy
The Federal Government has expressed commitment to partner with the state governments in facilitating the shift towards their increased participation in the electricity market as envisioned by the Electricity Act, 2023 so as to tackle the issues associated with power supply in the country.
National grid successfully restored after collapse – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has successfully restored the national grid following a system disturbance at 4:28 p.m. on Thursday.
Federal Government to boost power supply to 6,500MW in 6 months – Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has reiterated the Federal Government’s plan to raise electricity generation from 3,500 Megawatts(MW) to 6,500MW within the next three to six months.
Federal Government threatens to withdraw license of DisCos over poor power supply
The Federal Government has issued marching orders to its agencies regulating the power sector, directing the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to withdraw licenses of non-performing electricity distribution companies, DisCos.
Electricity: Nigeria to generate 6,000 megawatts in six months
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu says the Federal Government has set the target of generating 6,000 megawatts of electric power in the next six months.
TCN announces system sabotage on Shiroro-Katampe Line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that one of its critical infrastructures, the Shiroro-Katampe 330kV transmission line, has been vandalised, making it the fifth such incident within February and March of this year.
Minister summons DisCos, TCN over worsening power situation
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has summoned chief executive officers of two Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to a meeting to hold in the coming week over worsening supply situations in their regions.
President Tinubu appoints Executive Directors for Transmission Company of Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu on Friday appointed new Executive Directors for the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) for a renewable term of four years.
Electricity: FG pays over $120m to offset gas debts
The Federal Government says it has paid $120m out of the $1.3bn owed gas firms for the supply of gas for the running of power plants in Nigeria.