When the substantial funds that the Nigerian government have expended since it submissively handed over our national treasures to private individual, alongside the significant loans provided by Nigerian banks to the electricity sector thus far, is juxtaposed against the revenue from the sale of these national monuments and the darkness generated, it begs the question: […]
Nigeria’s apparent jinx of darkness: An optimistic view, By Tolu Ogunlesi
Another point that cannot be ignored is the work going into increasing generation capacity. Very soon, the brand-new Zungeru Hydropower Plant, completed in 2023, will start delivering electricity consistently to the national grid. 700MW of power, making it the second largest hydropower plant in the country, and the biggest single investment in generation in at […]
Nigerian govt pledges restoration of electricity in eight LGAs in Sokoto
The federal government of Nigeria has pledged to restore electricity to eight local government areas of Sokoto State, after being without power for about a decade. The Minister of Power, Adelabu Adebayo, made the pledge recently after the state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, raised the issue during an official visit to his office. Following the minister’s […]
Let there be light!, By Toyin Falola
The government must see beyond the present and keep going to the roots of Nigeria’s problems, one of which is erratic power supply. It is a fundamental phenomenon, and a reasonable government should not hold it with levity if there is any desire for economic growth. So, “let there be light” is let there be […]
World Bank, AfDB partner to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030
The bank said 600 million Africans lack access to electricity, creating significant barriers to health care, education, productivity, digital inclusivity, and ultimately job creation The post World Bank, AfDB partner to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
South-East electricity consumers condemn 300% tariff hike, demand prepaid meters
The South-East Electricity Consumers Association (SEECA) has condemned the 300 per cent increase in tariff announced by the Federal Government. The consumers demanded that prepaid meters should be installed to every household and businesses before the implementation of the new tariff. The Chairman and Secretary of the association, Rev. Okechukwu Christopher Obioha and Mr Ogubuike […]
Between DisCos and NERC, electricity tariffs and subsidy, By Simbo Olorunfemi
It is difficult to guess what was on the mind of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in deciding at this time on an increase in electricity tariffs specifically targeted, in this instance, at Band A Customers of the Electricity Distribution Companies and opting to be the face of the hike in the tariff, while […]
Removal of electricity subsidy: “A peculiar mess”, By Fola Aiyegbusi
Nigerians want to see the Honourable Minister more on the electricity provision facilities visiting for inspection, doing on-the-spot assessments, and speaking to Nigerians on the efforts being made to increase our megawatts from its present figure to its required figures. The Ministry of Power should not allow the organised labour sector to plunge our country […]
Nigeria’s electricity supply increased by 14.64 in 2023 – NBS
Nigeria’s electricity supply increased by 14.64 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2023 on a year-on-year basis. This was disclosed by the National Bureau of Statistics’ latest electricity report. The report said the country’s electricity supply surged to 6,432 gigawatt-hours in Q4 2023 from 5,732gwh in the previous quarter. Also, the figure represents an […]
How selective electricity tariff officially stratified Nigeria, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
How can we talk of equality and justice as enshrined in the constitution, if government could decree by fiat that a certain privileged class of people would enjoy 20 hours of electricity, against the lower classes, whose votes are sought every four years, because they have no voice or name recognition. Most of the areas […]