14 h. ago NISO Intervenes In Enugu Tariff Dispute As 50% Power Cut Persists

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) on Wednesday stepped into the escalating dispute between the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) and the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) over the sharp reduction in electricity tariffs in Enugu State. This intervention follows EEDC’s reported reduction of the state’s power supply by up to 50 per cent […]

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64 h. ago N5.63bn Electricity Debts: NERC To Disconnect Ajaokuta Steel, Community

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said it will address the mounting electricity debts of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited and its host community. The company is located in the Ajaokuta Local Area of Kogi State. The commission warned that the industrial complex could be cut off from the power supply if it does not […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu reappoints Dankaka as FCC Chairman, names secretary, new commissioners

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Muheeba Dankaka as Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) for a second five-year term. Alongside this, the President appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission’s secretary and retained Kayode Oladele from Ogun State as a commissioner. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser […] The post Tinubu reappoints Dankaka as FCC Chairman, names secretary, new commissioners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tariff Slash: EERC To Resolve Power Supply Shortage In Enugu

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, has said that it is taking steps to resolve the sudden electricity supply shortages that have plunged parts of state into blackouts MainPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited had last week issued a statement where it blamed the development on the drastic reduction of power being supplied it by […]

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4 d. ago Tariff Slash: EERC moves to resolve sudden power supply shortage in parts of Enugu

As EEDC blames “code coverage conflicts and related glitches” The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, says it is taking steps to resolve the sudden electricity supply shortages that have plunged parts of the country into an acute power shortage. Recall that MainPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited had last week issued a statement where it […] The post Tariff Slash: EERC moves to resolve sudden power supply shortage in parts of Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Benue Assembly Rejects Gov Alia’s Request To Screen Commissioner Nominees

The Benue State House of Assembly has rejected a letter from Governor Hyacinth Alia requesting the screening and confirmation of commissioner nominees for the state executive council, citing unresolved issues between the legislature and the executive. The decision was reached at Friday’s plenary, presided over by the Speaker, Hyacinth Dajoh. A statement by the chief […]

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5 d. ago NERC Chairman Nominee, Ramat, Resumes Without Senate Confirmation

There was confusion on Friday at the headquarters of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Abuja following the resumption of duties by Chairman-designate, Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat, despite pending Senate confirmation. On Thursday, a statement issued by the special adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had directed Ramat to assume […]

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6 d. ago Garba Ramat ignores presidential directive, forcefully assumes office as NERC’s chairman

Garba Ramat on Friday illegally assumed office as the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), despite lacking Senate read more Garba Ramat ignores presidential directive, forcefully assumes office as NERC’s chairman

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6 d. ago Gombe: Tumfure residents cry out over prolonged blackout, accuse JEDC of negligence

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Residents of parts of Tumfure community in Gombe State have petitioned the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) over what they describe as gross negligence and regulatory violations by the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC), following nearly a month of power outage caused by a faulty transformer. In a petition dated August […] The post Gombe: Tumfure residents cry out over prolonged blackout, accuse JEDC of negligence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Gov Nwifuru Orders Inspection Of Vehicles Allocated To Gov’t Officials

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has directed physical inspection of all official vehicles allocated to all government functionaries in the state. The affected officials include commissioners, special assistants, senior special assistants, permanent secretaries and members of boards and commissions. Secretary to the State Government, Prof Grace Umezuruike, who issued the directive said the governor equally […]

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1 week ago Enugu residents in darkness as EEDC, EERC clash over tariff cut

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Some residents of Enugu State have been plunged into darkness following a dispute between electricity stakeholders over the implementation of a new tariff order. The confusion began after the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) announced a reduction in electricity tariff for Band A customers, lowering the rate from N209.50 to N160.40 […] The post Enugu residents in darkness as EEDC, EERC clash over tariff cut appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos urges calm after over 12 hours of heavy rainfall, tells residents to be at alert

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has appealed for calm among residents following more than 12 hours of continuous heavy rainfall across the state. The state government assured the public that infrastructure is in place to manage the resulting flash floods and mitigate further impact. In a statement issued Monday, the Commissioner for the Environment […] The post Lagos urges calm after over 12 hours of heavy rainfall, tells residents to be at alert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Electricity Distribution: Loss Levels Exceed Regulatory Limits, Adelabu Laments

The Minister of Power,  Adebayo Adelabu, has raised serious concerns about ongoing challenges in the country’s electricity distribution sector, emphasising that power loss levels remain above regulatory limits. This is as the minister said that Nigerians will experience uninterrupted electricity supply before President Bola Tinubu tenure ends. Speaking at the inauguration of the Kwaru 1X15 […]

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3 w. ago Enugu Electricity Commission Slashes Band A Tariff To N160/Kwh

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), has issued a new tariff to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited, the utility that succeeded Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, (EEDC), for electricity distribution in the state, reviewing electricity cost for Band A from N209/ kWh (per kiloWatt) to N160 kWh, effective from August 1, 2025. This was contained in […]

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3 w. ago NDPHC awaits regulatory approval to commercialise 200MW stranded electricity

By Adewale Sanyaolu   Worried by the continuous inability of Electricity Distribution Companies(Discos) to offtake generated power, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company(NDPHC), says it was awaiting regulatory approval to commercialise 200MW of its 2,000 stranded power by year end. Managing Director of the NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, disclosed during a visit to the newly established […] The post NDPHC awaits regulatory approval to commercialise 200MW stranded electricity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Registrar, Judicial officer demoted for forgery, absenteeism in Kano

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Judicial Service Commission has approved the demotion of a Court Registrar for forgery and falsification of affidavits of service. A statement issued by the spokesperson of the Kano State Judicial Service Commission, Jibo Ibrahim on Sunday night explained that the sanction was approved at the 84th Meeting of the […] The post Registrar, Judicial officer demoted for forgery, absenteeism in Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission issues new tariff, crashes Band A from N209 to N160 Per Kwh

…Freezes Bands B, C, D and E Tariffs The Enugu State Electricityv Regulatory Commission (EERC), has issued a new tariff to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited, the utility that succeeded Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, (EEDC), for electricity distribution in the state, reviewing electricity cost for Band A from N209/ kWh (per kiloWatt) to N160 kWh, effective […] The post BREAKING: Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission issues new tariff, crashes Band A from N209 to N160 Per Kwh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Gov Mbah Seeks Enugu Assembly’s Confirmation Of 6 Nominees As Commissioners

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah has forwarded names of six nominees to the State House of Assembly for confirmation as commissioners. The nominations were contained in a public service announcement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The named the commissioner nominees to include Engr. […]

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last month Nwifuru swaps three commissioners, issues six months warning to two 

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has redeployed three commissioners in his cabinet in a minor cabinet reshuffle. In the reshufflement, the state Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Jude Okpor was redeployed to the ministry of Rural Development while Chief Ikeuwa Omebe who was in charge of the ministry, was redeployed […] The post Nwifuru swaps three commissioners, issues six months warning to two  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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