An explosion at the Gariki Injection Substation on Friday night disrupted electricity supply to several parts of Enugu metropolis, leaving communities served by the Army and Gariki 11kV feeders without power. The Head of Communications at MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited, Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this in a state…

By Udeme Akpan Stakeholders have emphasised the importance of improved electricity access in driving productivity and achieving economic prosperity. This call was made at the National Stakeholders Engagement Workshop hosted by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja, yesterday, with the theme, “Unlocking and Sc…

…candidates from 35 to 30 years. He also listed reforms in education funding, taxation, electricity, cybersecurity and the digital economy as efforts aimed at expanding opportunities for young Nigerians. With preparations for the 2027 elections gaining momentum, Ihonvbere said young Nigerians remained the most important…

…to ensure that agriculture is supported manufacturing is supported enabling environment electricity infrastructure is provided so that Nigeria can develop like other countries.” Delivering the keynote address, political economist, Professor Adebayo Olukoshi, situated SAP within the broader Washington Consensus that sha…

…continue to grapple with elevated production costs, high interest rates, inadequate electricity supply, logistics bottlenecks and weak transport infrastructure, all of which continue to undermine productivity and competitiveness,” Yusuf said. He observed that manufacturers, agriculture and micro, small and medium enter…

…of the country. The report also noted that more than 86 million Nigerians remain without electricity, while three to four million young people enter the labour market every year with limited employment opportunities. The Bank said, “Despite recent bold reforms stabilising the economy and laying the groundwork for the R…

…of overcrowded rooms, leaking roofs, poor sanitation, inadequate water supply, erratic electricity and deteriorating infrastructure. The accommodation deficit has forced thousands of students to seek expensive off-campus housing, exposing many to rising rents, insecurity and transportation challenges. In recent years,…

…in a sarcastic reaction, wrote: “Madam Doris, God spoke to you abi? Abeg ask am when electricity go come Abia and when our youth go stop running to Canada. This one na direct line from heaven or network issue? Abia no be Jerusalem abeg.” Remi Sunday also weighed in, saying: “No be this pastor side chick be this? Abia s…

…"modern classrooms, laboratories, libraries, safe hostels, clean water, renewable electricity, internet connectivity, sports facilities, arts centres and disability access." Student welfare also features prominently. He added, "School feeding & student welfare - Healthy daily meals for pupils, health services, counsell…

…on households already battling inflation, rising food prices, transportation costs, electricity tariff hikes and unemployment. “It is unconscionable that at a time when Nigerian families are battling record inflation, soaring food prices, rising transportation costs, crippling electricity tariffs, stagnant incomes and…

…society organisations in Ebonyi State has threatened legal action against the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) over alleged illegal billing practices, indiscriminate disconnections and other complaints by electricity consumers. The coalition, led by the Human Rights Volunteer Corps (HRVC), Ebonyi State Cha…

…Plant was identified as a “low-hanging fruit” capable of delivering a quick boost to electricity generation. She explained that NDPHC secured the necessary approvals and funding in record time and expressed confidence in the contractors’ capacity to execute the project successfully. According to her, replacing the burn…

…“What we are inaugurating today goes far beyond the provision of access roads, erecting electricity poles, or laying water pipes. This is an investment in human dignity and economic freedom,” he said. Tinubu commended the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike for his fierce dedication, unmatched drive, and effective leadership.…

The electricity infrastructure of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has been disrupted by flooding, triggering power outages across communities in Lagos and Osun States. EKEDC said electricity supply to its network had been reduced after outages on the Oshogbo-Ikej…

DisCos announce blackouts in parts of Lagos and Osun over flooding The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) have announced power outages in several communities following disruptions caused by heavy rainfall and flooding.In a statement issued on Wednesday,…

…it." The Skuridin family believes a nearby tree was struck by lightning and the bolt of electricity traveled directly into their home and struck the boy through the metal piece on his desk. A small fire also broke out in the family's attic, which investigators believe was started by the electrical current from the ligh…

…rocked the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Konarak and Chabahar, part of which lost electricity, IRNA reported. “This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday. “If it happens again, it will get much worse!” Late on Wednesday, while speaking to reporters…

…rocked the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Konarak and Chabahar, part of which lost electricity, Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported. “This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “If it happens again, it will get much worse!” While ordering retaliation agai…

…Nigerian lady has stirred reactions online after alleging that she was issued a prepaid electricity meter linked to another person's account with an outstanding debt of ₦406,000. According to her, she visited the electricity distribution company's office in Calabar after discovering she couldn't purchase tokens with th…

…that encourages innovation, investment and private sector participation in the electricity market. The Chief Executive Officer of All On, Caroline Eboumbou, said the organisation had evolved from an ambitious vision into one of Nigeria's leading impact investors and ecosystem builders, acknowledging the contributions o…

…profit after tax for the same period. He identified fibre cuts, vandalism, unreliable electricity supply and restricted access to telecom infrastructure as major factors affecting service quality. "We have more fibre cuts in a day than the whole Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has in a year," he said.

…by the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria and certified by the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency to help expand the national installer pool and provide trainees with meaningful income opportunities as they support large-scale meter deployment across the country. Why Join the Presidential Meterin…

…where officials halted the construction of a building located close to a high-tension electricity line. Dr. Sani, who also chairs the committee, said the affected structures are located along major roads, including Ahmadu Bello Way, Mundubawa Roundabout, Hadejia Road, Ring Road, Western Bypass, Zaria Road, Maiduguri Ro…

…and lead AI engineer at Sunnic Lighthouse, a German digital trading platform for electricity and renewable energy. He said he has been to about 50 countries-mostly in Europe, the United States, and Canada-frequently travelling for leisure and attending conferences first as a participant and later as a speaker, research…

…critical installations rely on diesel-powered generators due to the country's persistent electricity challenges. Air navigation systems cannot simply be switched off whenever public electricity fails. They must remain operational around the clock because aircraft continue to fly irrespective of power outages. Consequen…