31 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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4 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 Ekiti govt threatens Disco with legal action over blackout in community

Tribune Online Ekiti govt threatens Disco with legal action over blackout in community "despite the fact that all necessary obligations under an agreement between the Electricity Distribution Company and Ekiti govt threatens Disco with legal action over blackout in community Tribune Online

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7 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 EEDC workers protest alledged intimidation, unlawful arrest of members in Anambra

Tribune Online EEDC workers protest alledged intimidation, unlawful arrest of members in Anambra The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) workers under FIRSTPOWER, a subcontractor, protested on Thursday in Awka, the Anambra State capital, over alleged management harassment, intimidation, poor remuneration, and unlawful arrests. EEDC workers protest alledged intimidation, unlawful arrest of members in Anambra Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Mounting deficits raise concerns over bank takeover as Ikeja Electric reports N25bn pretax loss

Tribune Online Mounting deficits raise concerns over bank takeover as Ikeja Electric reports N25bn pretax loss EFFORTS by Nigerian banks to take over Sahara Group’s power assets may be complicated by the deepening financial woes of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (Ikeja DisCo), which posted a pretax loss of N25.2 billion for the full year ended December 31, 2023. The company’s latest financials revealed worsening fundamentals that raised red flags for potential […] Mounting deficits raise concerns over bank takeover as Ikeja Electric reports N25bn pretax loss Tribune Online

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1 week ago Electricity tariff: ‘We now switch off light to cut cost’, APC chieftain laments

Tribune Online Electricity tariff: ‘We now switch off light to cut cost’, APC chieftain laments "I pray that PBAT will revisit the Electricity Band A matter. I do not think Distribution Companies are..." Electricity tariff: ‘We now switch off light to cut cost’, APC chieftain laments Tribune Online

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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 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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3 w. ago FG secures $5m loan to upgrade power distribution infrastructure

Tribune Online FG secures $5m loan to upgrade power distribution infrastructure The Federal Government has secured a $5 million loan to upgrade power distribution infrastructure and increase electricity generation to over 8,000 megawatts (MW) in the next twelve months. FG secures $5m loan to upgrade power distribution infrastructure Tribune Online

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