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JUST IN: NISO refutes grid collapse claims, says partial system disturbance restored

…at about 480MW at 1:23pm. The sharp fall in generation highlighted the vulnerability of electricity supply to disturbances affecting transmission infrastructure and the interconnected operations of power plants. However, NISO had earlier dismissed claims that the national grid had collapsed, with an official telling Th…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 5 hrs ago · 0 comments · 4 views
Nigeria's insecurity threatens investment, economic growth - NESG

…and telecommunications installations. It explained that such incidents disrupted electricity supply, digital transactions, emergency communications and commercial activities. The summit would therefore consider a comprehensive infrastructure protection framework that includes physical security, community engagement, ra…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 8 days ago · 0 comments · 17 views
Why FG is paying N720 billion legacy debt to GenCos

…through its second bond issuanceDebt repayment could improve generators’ finances and electricity supply, but consumers’ gains depend on gas, plants and grid infrastructureGenCos warn fresh arrears could undermine progress, as NBET prepares another phase of the ₦4 trillion debt-reduction programmePAY ATTENTION: Mark Le…

Investment by nigerianewsfeed · 8 days ago · 0 comments · 16 views
FG rejects immediate solar import ban to protect energy transition, savings

…systems also help reduce exposure to fuel price fluctuations and disruptions in grid electricity supply. The potential savings are significant. A 420-watt solar panel costing about $60 can generate approximately 550 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, according to the figures provided by energy analysts. Generating…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 10 days ago · 0 comments · 15 views
Ikeja Electric reveals what happened to 5 Band A feeders, apologises to customers

…on Friday, October 2, explaining that the affected feeders experienced varying levels of electricity supply disruption.Nigerian DisCo Lists Areas Affected as Band A Feeders Miss 20-Hour Electricity Target>According to the notice, the affected feeders serve communities in Oshodi and Shomolu, with the outages linked to f…

Viral News by nigerianewsfeed · 15 days ago · 0 comments · 20 views
Energy zones and what it means for Nigeria’s Power Sector — Mathew Ibiyemi

…has analysed the impact of the Federal Government’s proposed energy zones for 24/7 electricity supply. Nothing screams progressive reform quite like telling a citizen that his/her electricity might be unstable so that a manufacturer can chill executive water bottles at sub-zero temperatures. However, here is the drift.…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 16 days ago · 0 comments · 19 views
Atiku govt will cut fuel, food costs within one year - Amaechi

…former Rivers State Governor also faulted Tinubu over his administration’s promises on electricity supply, arguing that Nigerians were still waiting for the improvements promised by the President. “For Christ’s sake, President Tinubu does not have the right to speak; he doesn’t. He promised power and said if he doesn’t…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 17 days ago · 0 comments · 19 views
Independence anniversary: Coalition worries over proposed electricity subsidy removal

…said. It also called on the Federal Government to sustain recent improvements in electricity supply while ensuring that power remains affordable for ordinary Nigerians. The OCSC said Nigeria’s independence should mean more than political freedom, stressing that it should translate into economic dignity, social developm…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 18 days ago · 0 comments · 16 views
FG signs N729bn Series-2 bond agreement with GenCos

…efforts to address longstanding financial challenges confronting the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. Odeyemi said the programme was designed not only to settle historical obligations but also to restore financial confidence, improve liquidity and create conditions for increased investment in electricity generatio…

Investment by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 33 views
Only 3% of PHCs meet minimum staffing requirements - Report

…urgent repairs to damaged roofs and ceilings, provision of safe water and improved electricity supply to affected PHCs. It further recommended solar or hybrid power systems for facilities without reliable electricity from the national grid. Orodata urged the National Primary Health Care Development Agency and state PHC…

Health by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 24 views
Ogun okays major infrastructure projects, healthcare expansion, others

…growing concentration of industries and businesses, adding that a more dependable electricity supply would enhance productivity and strengthen the environment for investment. Meanwhile, the council approved the appointment of Otunba Osunsina Olumide John as the new Olu of Ifo in Ifo Local Government Area.

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 26 views
W'Bank backs tariff, subsidy reforms in Nigeria's power sector

…to address the financial challenges confronting the power industry and improve electricity supply. The bank said the tariff and subsidy reforms would form part of broader measures aimed at creating a financially sustainable electricity market, while its planned investments and technical assistance would support increas…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 26 views
Ogun community petitions Abiodun, seeks relief over farmland destruction

…presence and basic public infrastructure. For generations, our people have lived without electricity supply, government public road infrastructure serving the community, a government-owned public school and a government health clinic or primary healthcare facility. “We need government presence in Ajogbo Akia. Whenever…

Agriculture by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 28 views
Police recover stolen electricity cables in Kebbi, arrest suspect

…electricity infrastructure had “plunged several communities into darkness” and disrupted electricity supply to residents. It said the suspect, Mustapha Abubakar, was arrested in connection with the recovered cables and subsequently arraigned before a court. The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, said the comma…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 29 views
FG eyes 8,000MW as power sector reform deepens

…infrastructure, noting that renewable energy would play a growing role in Nigeria’s electricity supply. “Wherever we don’t have transmission lines, we will fill it up with mini-grids going forward,” the minister said. Tegbe maintained that the government’s broader objective was to ensure that electricity infrastructure…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 38 views
FG targets 80% electricity access within five years

…while realistic peak demand stood at about 20,000MW. It said the country’s inadequate electricity supply had forced businesses to rely heavily on self-generation, imposing a huge cost on manufacturers. “4,500 to 5,000MW average available for 200m+ people. 26 grid collapses in 2024. Energy is 30 to 40 per cent of factor…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 29 views
Okpebholo woos investors as Edo inaugurates solar grid

…and improve their quality of life. The project is expected to provide a more reliable electricity supply to the community and create opportunities for small businesses and other economic activities.

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 28 views
Find out more as Dangote refinery announces new rate, diesel price rise by N100

…occupies a critical role in Nigeria's economy because of chronic gaps in the public electricity supply, with businesses across sectors depending on generators to keep operations running. Transport companies, manufacturers, telecoms operators, construction firms and other diesel-reliant businesses could see their operat…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 25 views
Man who installed Power Tank shares cost of purchase and full installation

…and installing a power tank in his apartment as an alternative to the unreliable public electricity supply.The TikToker, who goes by the handle @potokipaul, broke down the full cost in a video shared on his page, giving viewers a clear picture of what it actually takes to set up this kind of power solution at home.Man…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 24 views
“I will be the next Governor of Abia state” — Doris Ogala vows to defeat rivals despite power crisis

…situation she says she encountered while staying in the state. The statement also places electricity supply among the issues Ogala appears determined to highlight as she campaigns for the governorship. The 2027 Abia governorship contest is expected to attract competing candidates and political interests as parties prep…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 24 views
From megawatts to prosperity: Rural electrification in age of AI- REA MD Abba Aliyu

…deployment in the United States. More recently, xAI has aggressively developed its own electricity supply around its enormous Colossus computing infrastructure rather than relying exclusively on traditional grid connections. Reuters reported that xAI deployed significant numbers of gas turbines to support its Tennessee…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 28 views
Senator Madori restores electricity to two Jigawa communities after prolonged outage

…in Hadejia metropolis, Jigawa, have expressed relief following the restoration of electricity supply after a prolonged outage. The affected communities had been without power for a considerable period after transformers serving the areas were damaged during the rainy season. The outage, according to residents, disrupte…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 28 views
Fayose: Give Nigerians electricity, they’ll have less time for procreation

…The simple problem is because there is lack of electricity.” Fayose argued that improved electricity supply would keep rural residents outdoors for longer hours and create opportunities for recreation beyond staying at home. He said, “People go to bed early. Their mind is simply prepared that, well, if this is the only…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 27 views
Power sector's progress will now be measured by communities electrified and not megawatts - Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe

…said the implementation of the Electricity Act and ongoing reforms in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry had further increased the importance of the REA. According to him, the agency serves as a link between government policy and grassroots development by extending electricity access beyond urban centres to under…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 27 views
FG unveils renewable energy programme for one million MSMEs

…constraints facing businesses in Nigeria: high energy costs resulting from unreliable electricity supply and dependence on fossil fuel-powered generators. He said, “The Tinubu Light Initiative seeks to change this narrative. Through innovative financing models, strategic partnerships, renewable energy technologies and…

Agriculture by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 36 views
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