34 h. ago State Assembly Probes Alleged Theft Of Electric Meters In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, has launched probe into alleged fraud and other unwholesome practices by the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) including diversion of prepaid electric meters facilitated by the federal government and the World Bank. LEADERSHIP gathered that aggrieved electricity consumers under the aegis of the Akwa Ibom Electricity Consumers […]

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3 d. ago Govt Mulls Minimum Capital Threshold For Power Distributors’ Licence Renewal

The federal government plans to impose a minimum capital requirement on electricity distribution companies (DisCos) as part of their licence renewal conditions, aiming to strengthen the utilities’ financial health and liquidity. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known during the Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF) 2025 in Lagos, on Tuesday. Speaking at the forum […]

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4 d. ago Power Company Urges Customers To Protect Electricity Facility

Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has called on its customers to remain vigilant and protect electricity infrastructure serving their neighbourhoods and communities from vandals, following the rising incidents of vandalism within its network. It made the call  in a statement issued by the Head of Communication, MEDL, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, announcing the arrest of a […]

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4 d. ago Ogun community protests over IBEDC’s refusal to energise transfomer after spending N11m

Olayinka Olukoya | Abeokuta Residents of Ireakari community of Ilishan Remo, on Saturday, took to the street protesting over the refusal of the officials of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), to connect a new transformer donated by Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu to the national gird after spending over N11 million for its installation. They appealed […]

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4 d. ago Eko DisCo launches free prepaid meter rollout under MAF Tranche B

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has commenced the second phase of its free Prepaid Meter Roll-out under the Presidential read more Eko DisCo launches free prepaid meter rollout under MAF Tranche B

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1 week ago Electricity subsidy hits N1.05trn, nearly wipes out DisCos’ half

Nigeria’s electricity subsidy bill has ballooned to N1.05 trillion in the first half of 2025, nearly wiping out the N1.12 trillion total revenue generated by the nation’s 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in the same period. The latest Proshare Research report paints a troubling picture of a sector caught between rising costs, policy interventions, and

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1 week ago Katsina gov leads delegation to strategic Energy Meeting with Kano, Jigawa counterparts

The Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to transforming the state’s power and energy landscape through collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships. Governor Radda, alongside the Governors of Kano and  Jigawa States, participated in a two-day high-level strategic meeting with the leadership of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company […]

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2 w. ago Darkness Hits Akwa Ibom Communities As Vandals Dismantle TCN Line

TCN said the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company will be unable to off-take power for distribution to the communities. The post Darkness Hits Akwa Ibom Communities As Vandals Dismantle TCN Line appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Eko DisCo Urges Stakeholders To Join Hands In Tackling Energy Crimes, Vandalism

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo), on Thursday, held an extensive customer engagement forum in Agbara District, Lagos State, bringing together community stakeholders to address power supply challenges, safety concerns, and the critical issue of energy theft. The forum, which covered five zones under Agbara District – Agbara, Aiyetoro, Aradagun, Badagry, Igborosun, and Oko-Afo, provided […]

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3 w. ago Eko DisCo Registers Excel Electricity Distribution Coy As Subsidiary

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (Eko DisCo) has formally registered Excel Electricity Distribution Company Limited as a 100% subsidiary to take over the operations of its electricity distribution business in Lagos State. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Management of Eko DisCo said this was in compliance with Lagos State Government regulatory requirements. […]

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3 w. ago DisCos’ revenue hits N564.7bn in Q2 2025 as collection efficiency rises

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reported that electricity distribution companies (DisCos) generated a total revenue of N564.71 billion read more DisCos’ revenue hits N564.7bn in Q2 2025 as collection efficiency rises

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3 w. ago Eko DISCO registers new subsidiary to oversee Lagos power distribution

Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (Eko DisCo) has registered Excel Electricity Distribution Limited as a wholly owned subsidiary to oversee read more Eko DISCO registers new subsidiary to oversee Lagos power distribution

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3 w. ago FG To Cut Off Underperforming DisCos In 2028 – Minister Adelabu

  The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, made a significant announcement on Monday. He stated that the Federal Government will not renew the licences of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) that fail to meet the required performance standards. This directive will come into effect when the current licences of these DisCos expire in 2028. Speaking […] The post FG To Cut Off Underperforming DisCos In 2028 – Minister Adelabu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Power sector records N49bn revenue gap as Ikeja leads, Jos lags

Liquidity challenges in Nigeria’s electricity market persisted in July 2025, as the country’s 11 distribution companies (DisCos) and Aba Power read more Power sector records N49bn revenue gap as Ikeja leads, Jos lags

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3 w. ago Lagos licences new electricity distribution firms to replace Eko, Ikeja DisCos

The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has officially granted power distribution licences to Excel Distribution Company Limited and IE read more Lagos licences new electricity distribution firms to replace Eko, Ikeja DisCos

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3 w. ago Nigeria needs total digital transformation of electricity sector to boost economy – Atueyi

The Sun At Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), JP Atueyi, a specialist in enterprise information technology and transformation, led the digital transformation of Nigeria’s second largest electricity distribution company. Looking back at that experience and in-depth understanding of the electricity industry, he, in this panel interview, dissects Nigeria’s electricity problems, the path forward and the […] The post Nigeria needs total digital transformation of electricity sector to boost economy – Atueyi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lagos licenses new electricity distribution firms to replace Eko, Ikeja DisCos

The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has officially granted power distribution licences to Excel Distribution Company Limited and IE read more Lagos licenses new electricity distribution firms to replace Eko, Ikeja DisCos

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