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Africa’s Grid Constraints Come Into Focus as Regional Markets Push Toward Integration

NIGERIA: Over 60% of more than 200 million persons lack energy supply

By Eyo Nsima The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has disclosed that over 60 per cent of Nigeria’s over 200 million population suffer from energy poverty. The Managing Director of NLNG Limited, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, disclosed this at the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), in Abuja. He urged the next civilian administration to follow the […]

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ELECTRICITY: NERC issues new Order seeking financial control of govt-owned TCN

NERC directs DisCos to connect new customers within 10 days

By Eyo Nsima The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has directed the Electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, to install meters for new customers within ten days after a written request.   In its Charter unveiled in Abuja Tuesday, NERC disclosed that the DisCos are under obligation to visit a consumer’s premises within 24 hours after a

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BREAKING: Electricity supply worsens as generation drops 9.8% to 4,090.6MW

By Eyo Nsima Electricity supply has worsened following the drop of generation by 9.8 per cent to 4,090.6MW on Tuesday this week, from 4,536.9MW, recorded the previous day. The low generation culminated in low transmission and distribution to consumers in different parts of the nation. An investigation by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, indicated that the 11

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Olu of Warri lauds Sahara Group for Ajoki’s 24-hour power supply

The Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III has commended the leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate Sahara Group for accelerating sustainable development in Ajoki community in Edo State through the delivery of 24-hour power supply.   Speaking while receiving a Sahara Group delegation in his palace, the Olu said Sahara’s track record shows the

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Schneider Electric, Ikeja Electric partner to improve electricity distribution

Schneider Electric Identifies Ways CIOs Can Make Supply Chains More Intelligent with Industrial Edge

As enterprises, worldwide continue, to recover from the impact of COVID-19, business leaders are faced with the ongoing challenge of bringing operations back to pre-pandemic levels, and it starts with technology. Chief information officers (CIOs) have become integral leaders in businesses’ recuperation efforts; implementing and utilising technology in both company strategy and daily operations such as

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Africa’s Grid Constraints Come Into Focus as Regional Markets Push Toward Integration

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION: REA signs 342 grant agreements with firms

By Eyo Nsima The Rural Electrification Agency, REA, has signed 342 grant agreements with local firms to provide off grid electricity for unserved and underserved Nigerians under the Nigeria Electrification Projects, NEP. The NEP programme, which is funded by a $350 million World Bank loan and $200 million loan from the African Development Bank, AfDB

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SERAP sues Akpabio, Abass over ‘plan to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars, others’

Reverse unlawful electricity tariff hike, SERAP tells Buhari

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Minister of Power, Goddy Jedy-Agba and the Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Professor James Momohto immediately reverse the unlawful, unjust and unreasonable increase in electricity tariff, which reportedly occurred in December 2022.” SERAP also urged him to “ensure the investigation

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Africa’s Grid Constraints Come Into Focus as Regional Markets Push Toward Integration

TCNs WHEELING CAPACITY AND TRANSMITTING PEAK GENERATION

TCN’s wheeling capacity as simulated by its system planning department is 8,100MW and since the simulation was carried out, TCN has continued to expand the nations grid, by rehabilitating and upgrading brown field/existing projects and building new/ green field projects. The projects are in various TCN old or new Substation’s nationwide, from the North to

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TCN TAKES DELIVERY OF TWO BRAND NEW 150MVA POWER TRANSFORMERS AND ACCESSORIES

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), today, took delivery of two number brand new 150 MVA, 330/132/33kV power transformers and accessories at its Central Store Ojo, Lagos State. The two 150MVA power transformers and their accessories were delivered to Ojo stores from the Tincan Island port, Apapa, Lagos today. TCN also has another two number 150MVA

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Africa’s Grid Constraints Come Into Focus as Regional Markets Push Toward Integration

PPI: FGN Power Company begins installation of mega power transformer in Abuja

By Eyo Nsima FGN Power Company has started the installation of mega transformer under the Presidential Power Initiative, PPI, in Abuja. The installation of the transformer, which started at Apo in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, would enhance power transmission in Abuja and environs. A source close to the project, who confirmed the development, weekend,

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