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NERC Chairman Warns of N3.2 Trillion Subsidy Burden
Sanusi Garba, Chairman of NERC, revealed a potential N3.2 trillion subsidy burden if recent tariff hikes…
What Electricity Consumers Should Know Regarding Bands and Complaints
On Friday, April 12, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) provided pointers on the revised electricity…
FG to Take Over BEDC Due to Poor Performance
The federal government has concluded plans to take over Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) due to…
Is the Establishment of Smaller DisCos a Solution to Blackouts in Nigeria?
The Nigerian government is strategizing to establish smaller electricity distribution companies (DisCos) as it perceives existing…
FG Threatens to Withdraw Licences of DisCos not Supplying Power
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, yesterday, disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Power would withdraw…
Bayo Adelabu Leads Joint Effort For Nigeria’s Power Security
A crucial meeting occurred with the Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu and Nigeria’s Forum of Commissioners…
NERC Issues N10.5bn Fine to DisCos for Overcharging Unmetered Consumers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has sanctioned the 11 Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) for non-compliance,…
Adelabu Says Unpaid Debt, Low Gas Responsible for Poor Power Supply
The minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, has blamed the epileptic power supply on the underutilisation of…
FG Permits DisCos to Purchase Electricity Directly from GenCos
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has permitted Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos)…