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Category: Power and Energy

Adamawa, Power and Energy

NLC Protesters Shutdown YEDC, ERCN Regional Offices In Adamawa

May 13, 2024

The Adamawa chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, on Monday, shutdown the regional offices of the Yola Electricity Distribution Company, YEDC, and the office of the Electricity Regulatory Commission of Nigeria, ERCN.

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Power and Energy

Nigerians Not Supporting Electricity Tariff Hike –  SSANU

May 13, 2024

Dr Taiwo Arobadi, the Chairman, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, has said that Nigerians are not in support of electricity tariff

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Power and Energy

Minister Of Power Under Fire Over Blackout In Northeast

May 12, 2024

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is facing mounting pressure to resign due to the persistent power outage in the Northeast geo-political zone of the country.

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Power and Energy

We’re Working Tirelessly To Restore Power To North-East – TCN

May 11, 2024

We’re Working Tirelessly To Restore Power To North-East – TCN

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Power and Energy, Taraba

Taraba Government Condemns Sabotage Of Electricity Transmission Lines

May 9, 2024

The Taraba State Government has expressed deep sadness and concern over the recent vandalism of four transmission line towers along the Jos-Gombe 330kV line on April 22, 2024. The sabotage has resulted in a widespread blackout, affecting millions of residents in the state and the North

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Power and Energy, Taraba

Jalingo Residents Demand Connection To Kashinbilla Hydro-Power Station Amid Prolonged Power Outage

May 7, 2024

Jalingo Residents Demand Connection To Kashinbilla Hydro-Power Station Amid Prolonged Power Outage

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Power and Energy

Vandalism Causes Blackout In Three Northeast States As TCN Towers Destroyed

April 23, 2024

Vandalism Causes Blackout In Three Northeast States As TCN Towers Destroyed

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Borno, Power and Energy

CSOs Want Borno Exempted From New Electricity Tariff

April 9, 2024

Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, in Borno State have implored the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to exempt Borno State from the payment of the newly hiked electricity tariff

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Borno, Power and Energy

Power Deficit In Borno Will Soon Be A Thing Of The Past – VP Shettima

April 9, 2024

Vice President Kashim Shettima assured the people of borno state that challenges in power supply in Maiduguri will soon be a thing of the past

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Power and Energy

Breaking: FG Announces Rise In Electricity Tariff

April 3, 2024

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given the go-ahead to raise the electricity rates for customers in the Band A category.

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Power and Energy, Taraba

Taraba: Gov Kefas Unveils New Power Plant To Address Electricity Woes In Gembu

March 26, 2024

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State inaugurated a new Power Plant on Tuesday in Gembu, Sarduana Local Government Area, to tackle the persistent electricity challenges in the community

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Borno, Power and Energy

Hardship: Maiduguri Residents Jubilate Over Electricity Restoration

March 15, 2024

There’s wild jubilation as electricity is restored to Maiduguri town and environs after over two weeks of blackout.

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Power and Energy, Yobe

Yobe, Trans-Sahara To Invest $2 Billion In Solar Power, Livestock Industry

March 13, 2024

The Yobe State Government has partnered with the Trans-Sahara Consortium to embark on a monumental investment of $2 billion in the livestock sector and the establishment of a 1000 MW solar power plant.

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Power and Energy

Power Outages Cripple Business Operations In Borno, Yobe, Adamawa

March 12, 2024

The Lack of steady power supply, further worsened by insurgency, has continued to affect businesses and other activities in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.

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Gombe, Power and Energy

Gombe To Experience Blackout – JEDC

February 27, 2024

Jos Electricity Distribution Company has announced that their customers in Gombe State will experience blackout on Tuesday and Wednesday due to an annual maintenance exercise in the region

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National News, Power and Energy

Tinubu Signs Electricity Act Amendment Bill Into Law

February 10, 2024

Tinubu Signs Electricity Act Amendment Bill Into Law

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Adamawa, Power and Energy

YEDC Laments Rising Spate Of Vandalism, Energy Theft

February 6, 2024

Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has observed with dismay the rising spate of vandalism and energy theft, appealing for cooperation from the general public in order to tackle it.

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Power and Energy

40mw Kashimbilla Hydropower Plant To Begin Full Evacuation In 6months – FG

January 26, 2024

The federal government on Thursday said that the entire 40mw Kashimbilla hydropower plant in Taraba state will in the next six months begin full evacuation, distinct from the 10mw it’s currently supplying to the national grid.

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Gombe, Power and Energy

Gombe Gov Emphasizes Commitment to Enhanced Power Supply At Billiri Substation Commissioning

January 3, 2024

The Governor reiterated this while performing the official commissioning of the newly constructed power substation and the two 33KV feeders in Billiri to improve power supply to communities in Billiri, Kaltungo, Shongom and Kumo areas.

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Power and Energy, Taraba

Gembu Electrification Restored After 20 Years

January 2, 2024

The town’s last experience with electricity dates back to the tenure of SGS Chief Kataps, who served as the Local Government Chairman two decades ago.

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Borno, Power and Energy, Yobe

Blackout Ends In Yobe, Borno As TCN Fixes Vandalized Transmission Tower

December 24, 2023

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has awarded contract for the construction of two 330KVA power towers in Yobe to end blackout in the state.

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Power and Energy

TCN Constructs Vandalised Transmission Towers To End Blackout In Yobe, Borno

December 23, 2023

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has awarded contract for the construction of two 330KVA power towers in Yobe to end blackout in the state.

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Power and Energy, Yobe

Buni Pledges Speedy Restoration Of Power Supply To Damaturu And Environ

December 23, 2023

Meanwhile, Governor Buni has also directed the state Rural Electrification Board (REB), in conjunction with the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) to provide an alternative power supply channel by linking the affected communities to a 33 KVA line from Potiskum in the state, to Damaturu.

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Borno, Power and Energy

Borno Govt Assures Swift Power Restoration Across Maiduguri After Activating Emergency Backup System

December 23, 2023

On December 21st, 2023, TCN’s tower T372 near Katsaita Village in Yobe State was vandalised, causing a blackout in Yobe and certain areas of Borno.

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