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Amadi urges stronger independence for NERC
A former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Prof. Sam Amadi, has called for stronger independence…
World Bank, IAEA collaborate on nuclear energy for development
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The World Bank Group and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have sealed an…
Energy access has improved, but more funding is needed to address disparities: WHO
Although nearly 92 per cent of the global population now has basic access to electricity, more than 666…
NERC orders GenCos to integrate operations with SCADA
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a new directive requiring all grid-connected power generation companies to…
TCN cries out over N457bn outstanding debt by NESI
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it is owed N457 billion as of March for services rendered…
FG to begin power sector overhaul with two underperforming DisCos
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The federal government yesterday said it has launched sweeping reforms to overhaul Nigeria’s electricity…
Reps to probe CBN’s N200bn loan to DisCos
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The House of Representatives, yesterday, said it will open an investigation into the disbursement…
UNIDO partners EU to boost Nigeria’s hydropower capacity for agric
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), says it has, in collaboration with the European Union (EU), started…
Tinubu to meet GenCos over N4 trillion debt
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja Power generation companies (GenCos) have been scheduled to meet with President Bola Tinubu, aimed…
FG says intervention accelerating Siemens power project
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the federal government’s intervention in the power sector has helped further…