75 m. ago FG Moves To Address Energy Crisis In Public Hospitals, Sets Up Special Committee

The federal government has inaugurated an Implementation Committee for the National Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector, aiming to address the persistent electricity challenges in public healthcare facilities. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, highlighted the urgent need for sustainable power […]

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42 h. ago Stakeholders to address regulatory hurdles, drive investment in energy sector

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigeria’s power sector has long grappled with regulatory bottlenecks and investment constraints, raising concerns over the slow pace of reforms needed to ensure a reliable electricity supply. Given this, stakeholders including industry leaders, policymakers, and investors are set to lead discussions on addressing these challenges at the inaugural Future of Power (FOP) […] The post Stakeholders to address regulatory hurdles, drive investment in energy sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Stakeholders set to tackle regulatory inefficiencies in power sector

By Chukwuma Umeorah Stakeholders, including industry leaders, policymakers, and investors in Nigeria have raised concerns over the slow pace of reforms needed to ensure a reliable electricity supply in the country. They noted that the country has grappled with regulatory bottlenecks and investment constraints and they are set to lead discussions on addressing regulatory inefficiencies […] The post Stakeholders set to tackle regulatory inefficiencies in power sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Power sector liquidity crisis needs presidential intervention – NDPHC

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited, Jennifer Adighije has stated the need for a presidential intervention to address the severe liquidity crisis plaguing the power sector. She said the intervention should begin with the settling of over N4tn owed to power generating companies and facilitating funding for ongoing projects to Read More

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61 h. ago N4trn Debt: NDPHC Seeks Presidential Intervention Over Ongoing Projects

The Nigerian National Power Holding Company (NDPHC) is seeking presidential intervention to address the crippling N4 trillion debt owed to electricity Generation Companies (GenCos). This is in order to ease the funding challenges for ongoing projects in the power sector. The company also said that the Egbema Power Station, with a capacity of approximately 375 […]

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64 h. ago NDPHC seeks presidential intervention on N4tn debt, project funding

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited, Jennifer Adighije has stated the need for a presidential intervention to address the severe liquidity crisis plaguing the power sector. She said the intervention should begin with settling of over N4tn owed to Generating Companies and facilitating funding for ongoing projects to enhance electricity Read More

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68 h. ago Navigating Nigeria’s power sector liquidity crisis beyond the missed PCAF deadline

The failure to activate the Power Consumer Assistance Fund (PCAF) by the first quarter of 2025 represents a significant setback read more Navigating Nigeria’s power sector liquidity crisis beyond the missed PCAF deadline

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2 d. ago ‘N1.92trn Subsidy Debt, Absence Of Funding Threaten Power Sector Stability’

PowerUp Nigeria, a power sector advocacy group, has said, Nigeria’s power sector hangs precariously at the edge of a huge crisis given the huge outstanding government subsidies, which is now in the region of N1.92 trillion. According to a report, federal government subsidies to the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) is within the region of  […]

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3 d. ago Egbin Power boosts human capital development, revitalises learning academy

Tribune Online Egbin Power boosts human capital development, revitalises learning academy In line with its commitment to excellence, Egbin Power has enhanced human capital development through the revitalisation of its Learning Academy, designed to equip its workforce with top-tier skills and knowledge that drive innovation, efficiency, and improved service delivery in the sector. Egbin Power boosts human capital development, revitalises learning academy Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Child mortality rate drops globally, as funding cuts threaten progress – UN report

The number of children dying before their fifth birthday worldwide dropped to 4.8 million in 2023, while stillbirths declined slightly but remained at approximately 1.9 million, according to two new reports released on Tuesday by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation. Despite these gains, the reports warned that decades of progress in Read More

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1 week ago Geometric Power, Divine Point inaugurate 42km Ukwa 33KV line in Abia

The Nigerian electricity sector went abuzz last week when Geometric Power, Nigeria’s foremost private electricity integrated company, flagged off the 42-kilometre New Ukwa 33KV Line. The project’s estimated cost of N1.8 billion – in contrast to similar projects that cost four times as much elsewhere – is more cheering. Also of interest to Nigerians is Read More

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2 w. ago Why we partnered Geometric Power on 42km New Ukwa Line –Divine Point Chairman

Nigeria’s electricity sector witnessed a major milestone last week as Geometric Power, an integrated electricity company, commenced work on the 42-kilometre New Ukwa 33KV Line. The announcement generated significant public interest, largely due to the project’s remarkable efficiency—costing just N1.8 billion, a fraction of what similar projects demand. Even more striking is its ambitious timeline, […] The post Why we partnered Geometric Power on 42km New Ukwa Line –Divine Point Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NERC unveils panel to review grid regulation, drive efficiency

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has inaugurated the grid code review panel to enhance the efficiency of power sector operations. The grid code refers to the set of technical rules and procedures governing the operation, maintenance, and development of the electricity transmission system in Nigeria. The panel is expected to play a crucial role in Read More

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2 w. ago NERC inaugurates grid review panel to boost power sector operations

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has inaugurated the Grid Code Review Panel (GCRP) to promote efficient power sector operations. read more NERC inaugurates grid review panel to boost power sector operations

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2 w. ago IWD: Egbin Power Seeks Participation Of More Women In Power Sector

Egbin Power has underscored the invaluable contributions of women in the power sector and across facets of society, emphasising the need for increased participation to foster a sustainable future. The power-generating company made the call to action at a colourful event to honour women in the company and worldwide, commemorating International Women’s Day 2025. Speaking […]

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3 w. ago Access Bank unveils solar financing to power Nigeria’s health sector

By Chukwuma Umeorah Access Bank Plc has introduced a solar energy financing model to facilitate sustainable energy supply across Nigeria’s health sector, offering medical facilities as an alternative to costly and unreliable grid power. The ‘Solar for Health’ initiative is designed to provide hospitals, laboratories, and other healthcare facilities with affordable financing options to install […] The post Access Bank unveils solar financing to power Nigeria’s health sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Planned Electricity Tariff Hike Will Worsen Energy Poverty, RDI Warns

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has condemned the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) plan to migrate lower-band electricity consumers to Band A, calling it an act of insensitivity that forces Nigerians to bear the failures of the 2013 power sector privatisation. RDI warns that the proposed tariff hike will deepen energy poverty in the country, […]

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3 w. ago Rivers State On High Alert As Militants Threaten Violence Over Fund Allocation

Tension is rising in Rivers State as a militant group, Niger Delta Rescue Movement, has threatened to attack oil installations in the Niger Delta region. The group is protesting the seizure of funds allocated to Rivers State, which they believe is an attempt to destabilize the state. The militants have also issued a warning to […] The post Rivers State On High Alert As Militants Threaten Violence Over Fund Allocation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s power generation hits of 6003MW .as Adelabu attribute recent milestones to tariff review

…as Adelabu attribute recent milestones to tariff review Nigeria’s power sector has recorded a new record in its power generation, read more Nigeria’s power generation hits of 6003MW ….as Adelabu attribute recent milestones to tariff review

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3 w. ago Power minister sets up committee for national power conference

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has inaugurated the planning committee for the proposed conference of the National Council on Power, the highest decision-making body for the power sector. He tasked the committee with ensuring a successful and hitch-free event, scheduled to take place in the second quarter of the year. Speaking at the inauguration Read More

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