The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said exploring renewable sources like solar, hydro, and wind, will not only reduce carbon emissions but also spur economic growth and job creation. A statement made available to newsmen on Thursday said he disclosed this at the ongoing Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference in Lagos. The conference, which was organised by Informa Markets …

Nigeria’s national grid collapsed once more on Tuesday when power generation crashed from a peak of 3,594.60 megawatts at midnight to an alarming low of 42.7MW by midday. Subsequently, at Noon, only the Delta Power plant was operational on the grid, contributing 41MW, while Afam generated 1.7MW. The grid failure was particularly impactful on the commercial hub of Lagos, where …

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has said about 1,200 customers of the company within Osun Region had been arrested in the last six months for energy theft related offences. IBEDC Senior Communication Officer for Osun Region, Kike Owoeye told the media in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Friday that the company would sustain its clampdown on energy theft, …

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company has announced that the power supply has been restored. There was a widespread blackout across the country following the total collapse of Nigeria’s electricity grid early Thursday mornmornig Breezy NewsNG earlier reported that the grid collapsed totally around 12:40 am, leading to the massive loss of supply to power distributors nationwide. Multiple sources in the power …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved an upwards price increase in the price of pre paid electricity meters in the country. In a circular signed and dated 5 September 2023 by the commission’s Chairman and Commissioner Legal, Licencing and compliance, Sanusi Garba and Dafe Akpeneye, respectively, it stated that a single phase pre paid meter would now cost …

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), on Tuesday, said the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress has caused a power outage in the state. A statement by the AEDC management posted on X, advised residents of Abuja to find ways of managing the outage pending the restoration of power. “We are aware of the general power outage being experienced …

The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu has promised Nigerians that they will witness improved power supply across the nation soon. Adelabu made the promise on Friday in a chat with journalists when he arrived at the Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan. The minister, who received a rousing welcome from his political associates, supporters, family and friends, noted that his …

The Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dispatched a delegation to Niger Republic with a mandate to expeditiously resolve the current political impasse in the country. The action was in line with the resolution reached at the end of the extraordinary summit …

Power supply from Nigeria to the Republic of Niger was stopped on Wednesday, as sanctions against the neighbouring country by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) increases. Impeccable sources in Nigeria’s power sector confirmed the development, while the AFP also reported on Wednesday that Nigeria had cut its electricity supply to Niger. On Sunday, ECOWAS, led by Nigerian …