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POWER SECTOR
‘Cancel Power Sector Privatisation Process’, Senate Tells FG
…Committee to probe FG interventions on power sector since privatisation to date
… Asks FG to suspend planned electricity tariff increase
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to cancel the entire…
Reps to Probe NBET’s Operations from 2015-2020
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Power and Financial Crimes to investigate operations of Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Company, NBET from 2015 to 2020.
The Green Chamber said the probe is owing to the fraud…
FG Sacks Managing Director of TCN
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the removal of the Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN ), Dr Usman Gur Mohammed, stating that the move was owing to the government’s measures to improve power sector…
Darkness Looms as Electricity Workers Draw Battle Line With TCN
The face-off between the management of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) may snowball into a nationwide darkness if none of the parties refuses to blink.
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GoSun Launches World’s First Portable Solar-Powered Water Purification, Sanitation System
GoSun – a leader in essential solar-powered outdoor gear has released the world's first portable, solar-powered water purification and sanitation system.
In a statement made available to Orient Energy Review, the company said the…
Reps to review power sector reform policy
…As sector records widespread losses associated with insufficient gas supply
House of Representatives Committees on Power and Privatization have been mandated to review the extant laws,…
FEC approves N47bn to boost power supply
The Federal Executive Council, FEC has approved N47 billion for the provision of additional 40 megawatts of electricity to the national grid.
The Minister of Power, Sale Mamman revealed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists after…
EKEDC Deploys Mobile Power Transformer To Lekki To Boost Supply
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has deployed one of its newly acquired mobile power transformers to Lekki as part of efforts to improve power supply in the area.
The General Manager of EKEDC Corporate Communications, Godwin…
Egbin, 10 Other Power Plants Suffer Gas Shortage
The nation’s biggest power plant, Egbin, and 10 others saw their output levels reduce by gas constraint on Monday.
The other plants were Omotosho, Olorunsogo, Delta, Geregu II, Sapele II, Olorunsogo II, Omotosho II, Ihovbor II, Okpai…
NERC Reconstitutes Electricity Dispute Resolution Panel
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the reappointment of a twelve-member dispute resolution panel for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
NESI is a coalition of stakeholders in the electricity…
Buhari reconstitutes NBET Board
President Muhammadu Buhari has reconstituted board of directors of the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Company Plc (NBET).
The reconstituted board was announced in a statement signed by Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi, special adviser on media…
COVID-19: JUMEME Supports Tanzanian Govt With Free Electricity
A mini-grid operator in Tanzania co-funded by the European Commission, has launched a “COVID-19 Relief Program” to support the Tanzanian government and local populations in their effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
JUMEME in a…
COVID-19: Why FG Won’t Pay Over ₦100bn Electricity Bill For Nigerians
Nigeria Minister of Power, Alhaji Saleh Mamman has given reasons why it is not feasible for the federal government to pay a two-month electricity bill for Nigerians as part of the palliatives to citizens to cushion the effect of the…
Recapitalise Discos To Avoid Complete Power Sector Collapse –TCN Warns
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has called for the recapitalization of the power Distribution Companies (DisCos), warning that failure to take necessary steps to ensure that the DisCos recapitalise would lead to the nation’s power…
Should Africa Consider The Nuclear Energy Route?
Despite its advancements over the years particularly in the oil, gas and power industries, it is no secret that Africa is still plagued with the very real issue of inefficient energy supply. Recording nearly 600 million people with no…
AU, IREA Deploy Renewable Energy To Boost Response To COVID-19
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the African Union (AU), have agreed to work together to deploy renewable energy solutions across the continent in order to boost its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Renewable Energy To Support Resilient, Equitable Recovery
Advancing the renewable-based energy transformation is an opportunity to meet international climate goals while boosting economic growth, creating millions of jobs and improving human welfare by 2050, the first Global Renewables…
AfDB Electricity Access Strategy Wins Akinwumi’s 2nd Tenure Bid – African Energy Chamber
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has thrown its weight behind the second tenure bid of Nigerian’s Dr Akinwumi Adesina as President of the African Development Bank.
The Chamber points out that under Akinwumi’s leadership,…
African Union, IRENA Partner To Advance Renewables In Response To COVID-19
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have agreed to work closely to advance renewable energy across the continent to bolster Africa’s response to COVID-19.
The IRENA in a…
Tanzania’s First Wind Farm Nears Completion Following US$1.2m REPP Loan
Tanzania’s first-ever wind farm to reach financial close and start construction is nearing completion following a US$1.2m loan from the Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP), which is entirely financed by £148m from the UK…