POWER

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully commissioned a 1×60/75 MVA 132/33KV power transformer at the 330/132/33kV Lekki Transmission Substation in Lagos State. This significant upgrade was completed on December 19, 2024, increases the substation’s capacity from 120MVA to 195MVA, enhancing electricity distribution efficiency in the region. This development enables the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) to offtake a ...

A financial expert, Mr Wale Shonibare, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise power sector infrastructure development to drive the country’s industrial growth. Shonibare made the call in an interview on the sidelines of the African Investment Forum, Market Days 2024, which ended recently in Rabat, Morocco. Shonibare, the Director of Energy Financial Solutions, Policy and Regulation Department, African Development ...

Aba Power has scheduled to unveil a 20 Megawatt (MW) line to the Owerrenta Industrial Zone on the outskirts of Aba, Abia State. This fact was made known in Lagos by a leading electric power consultant, Engineer Cliff Eneh, on new developments in the power sector expected at the beginning of 2025. Eneh, said, “The commissioning activities have started ahead ...

…..by Victor Egbo…. The Nigeria Senate has expressed dissatisfaction over the huge financial losses occasioned by incessant grid collapses in the electric power sector. The Senate also noted the deep frustration over the continued failures of the power distribution companies (DisCos) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The lawmakers revealed that they were seriously considering legislative measures to reverse ...

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has called on the public to desist fromthe unlawful activities of vandalizing and stealing electricity cables and other criticalinfrastructure. These acts disrupt power supply to homes, businesses, and industries,causing widespread power outages and financial losses to the brand and its valuedcustomers.This information was disclosed in a statement by the General Manager, CorporateCommunications of EKEDC, Babatunde ...

…….by Ben Ndubuwa….. In 2024, Eko Distribution Company (EKEDC) undertook significant efforts to enhance its customer care service. A central strategy in this initiative was the establishment of regular management engagement with customers, aimed at improving communication, addressing concerns, and gathering valuable feedback. These meetings played a crucial role in ensuring the company’s growth in customer satisfaction and its ability ...

The Federal Government of Nigeria and France have entered into a historic agreement to develop joint projects aimed at promoting and diversifying the value chain of critical minerals in the solid minerals sector. The partnership, which was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), promises to open new opportunities in the mining industry, particularly in the remediation of over 2,000 ...

Aba Power Electric Ltd, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company, is working towards obtaining more natural gas supplies from its partners to increase electricity to nine of the 17 local government areas (LGAs) in Abia State it services as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) starts the regular services of the Alaoji-Aba 132kv line. A statement this morning by Ugo Opiegbe, ...

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has temporarily stayed the execution of a Federal High Court judgment that barred the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from investigating Leno Adesanya, the promoter of Sunrise Power and Transmission Ltd, over alleged criminal activities connected to the $6bn Mambilla hydropower contract. A three-member panel of the appellate court, led by Justice Joseph Oyewole, ...

Photo: Founder, AfriSafe Award, Femi Dasilva (4th left) presenting the 2024 AfriSafe “Best in Safety Performance Power GenCo Award”to the CEO, Egbin Power,Mokhtar Bounour; flanked by (L-R) Head, Corp. Comms & Branding, Felix Ofulue; Head of HR, Gabriel Nkanga; Ag. CFO, Yetunde Sorinola and Head, QHSE, Julius Akpong, all of Egbin Power. …Celebrates Annual QHSE Week                Egbin Power has solidified its ...