POWER

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a disturbance in the national grid that occurred at approximately 11:29 AM, triggered by a sudden spike in frequency from 50.33Hz to 51.44Hz. Ndidi Mba spokesperson of TCN say immediate recovery measures were taken, with the Abuja Axis restored quickly, although further restoration efforts are ongoing. The frequency increase was traced to ...

In a deft move that underscores its role as a leader in Africa’s energy sector, Heirs Energies announced its participation in African Energy Week (AEW) 2024, which runs from November 4-8 in Cape Town, South Africa. The event, themed “Investment in African Energies: Energy Growth Through Enabling Environment,” brings together key industry stakeholders to shape the future of Africa’s energy ...

……..by Ben Ndubuwa….. The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a significant agreement with the European Union (EU) and the German Government, committing £17.9 million to support the country’s off-grid electricity initiative. This funding will be instrumental in advancing the third phase of the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), aimed at enhancing investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and rural ...

Egbin Power has reinforced its commitment to promoting high safety standards and professionalism, as the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) has inducted 28 employees of the GenCo as new members. According to ISPON, the certification further solidifies Egbin Power’s efforts towards promoting high safety standards and building a highly competent workforce equipped with expertise in safety management. During ...

……Ben Ndubuwa….. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced plans for a policy shift that would make electricity distribution companies (Discos) bear the cost of repairing faulty transformers and other damaged infrastructure. This change, aimed at improving the management of the country’s electricity assets, was revealed at a public hearing organized by NERC on Thursday to address Nigeria’s recurring ...

…Vows Consumers’ Protection Amid Concerns … says DisCos must bear the cost of replacing phased-out meters, without imposing extra charges on consumers. Through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), the Federal Government has proactively responded to growing concerns about the impending phase-out of Unistar prepaid meters by Ikeja Electric Plc and other electricity distribution companies (DisCos). The move, ...

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) is pleased to announce the full restoration of its vending services following a seamless migration to a new, state-of-the-art platform designed to enhance operations and significantly elevate customer experience to a new height. Following the brief transition period, the upgraded platform is now live, empowering customers with unparalleled convenience and transparency. The new platform introduces ...

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has confirmed the collapse of the national grid, attributing the incident to an explosion of a nearby transformer, which caused the shutdown of the grid system. In a statement on Saturday, NERC reported that the grid system is being restored across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), assuring Nigerians that full restoration ...

Worried with incessant power failure occasioned by nationwide grid collapses the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is set to hold a stakeholders forum on Thursday. The commission said the public hearing was in line with Section 48, subsection 1 of the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended). According to a statement on its social media handles on Sunday, NERC stated that the ...

Egbin Power, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has underscored the importance of synergy among stakeholders in the energy sector to further develop and catalyse the country’s socio-economic growth. Egbin Power’s CEO, Mokhtar Bounour, made this statement during the Leadership Summit of the 2024 Nigeria Energy Conference, held in Lagos. The panel session, themed “Gas to Power Generation: Market Dynamics and ...