Africa is being left in the dark whilst the rest of the world enjoys reliable electricity
Across the world over 1.1 billion people are still without any form of electricity whatsoever. That means that children are being taught in...
Power Sector News
REA approves N1.9b grants for Nigerian mini-grid, solar projects
The Rural Electrification Fund (REF) implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) yesterday signed agreements for the disbursement of N1.9bi...
Discos’ operations threatened as Tesla eyes Nigerian power market
United States electric carmaker Tesla has introduced in Nigeria batteries that can power homes and businesses, which could worsen the pathetic situat...
Energy sector loans : Heritage Bank boss calls for policy review
AT the backdrop of renewed fears over toxic assets emanating from loans to the energy sector, the Managing Director of Heritage Bank Limited, Mr. Ifi...
Firm, NCIC to promote clean energy innovations
The Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre has announced a grant funding partnership with All On to support the inaugural incubation programme for fifteen...
Electrical fault causes power outage in Lagos airport
The Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos was on Thursday hit by a temporary power outage which affected the D Wing of the terminal. General...
TCN raises $1.6bn to boost power supply – MD
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), under its Transmission Rehabilitation and Expansion Programme, has raised over $1.624bn to boost power sup...
80 Liberians Undergo Power Sector Training in Nigeria
As part of efforts geared towards developing human capital in the West African power sector, the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN...
Substandard meters, transformers imported into Nigeria — FG
The Federal Government on Thursday said it was worrisome to note that substandard power equipment like transformers and meters were being imported in...
Discos disconnect 1,205 premises under high-tension power lines
Between June 2018 and January this year, power distribution companies have disconnected a total of 1,205 premises that were constructed under high-te...