In Nigeria, where electricity reliability remains a daily challenge, finding alternative power sources is crucial for both households and businesses. With frequent power outages and grid failures, the demand for reliable and sustainable energy solutions is more pressing than ever. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over … Read more
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued permits to Golden Penny Power Limited, MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, Havenhill Synergy, and others for mini-grid electricity generation. The NERC said it issued nine new off-grid generation licences in the first quarter of 2024 with a gross capacity of 109.69 megawatts and three new trading licences EKO HOT … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that In a significant boost to electricity supply across Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, the Executive Chairman, Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, has announced the acquisition of three new 500KVA power transformers. This initiative aims to address longstanding issues with power outages and improve the quality of life for residents. The newly acquired transformers will … Read more
Iraye Epe residents are groaning over a prolonged electricity shortage and seeking an urgent solution. Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Epe, particularly those in the Iraye area, have expressed deep dissatisfaction over prolonged electricity shortages plaguing their community. EDITOR’S PICKS UAE Disowns Website Requesting N640,000 Fee For Visa Application – Report Tinubu Appoints … Read more
Available records show that the first public electricity generation took place at Pearl Street Station in New York in 1882 and that electricity generation in Nigeria began in Lagos in 1886. Therefore, one can safely say that this year marks the 142nd anniversary of commercial electricity globally. It also means that all this talk about … Read more
Ora community is seeking assistance for transformer energization after a yearlong blackout. Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Ora Community, particularly in Phase I & II, have endured a blackout for over a year. Initially, the transformer needed maintenance, and funds were raised by the community. However, the transformer eventually broke down completely, requiring … Read more
By Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Ìráyè Epe have voiced their grievances over the persistent issue of poor electricity supply plaguing their community. Many have expressed frustration at the stark contrast in power distribution, with certain areas such as Poka, Odomola, and Noforija reportedly enjoying more consistent access to electricity … Read more
IMF urges Nigerian government to eliminate fuel and electricity subsidies to avoid increased GDP impact. Despite removal of fuel subsidies, IMF criticizes inadequate compensatory measures Protestors call for reversal of electricity tariff changes amidst IMF recommendations EKO HOT BLOG reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned the Nigerian government to eliminate what it termed … Read more
Electrical Worker Electrocuted in Jos During Repair Work. Identified as Friday, he was fixing a fault when power was suddenly restore. Despite prompt response to faults, JEDC’s PR officer couldn’t be reached for comment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an employee of the Jos Electricity Distribution Company, (JEDC) has been electrocuted while carrying out repairs in … Read more
Blackout Hits Gombe, Yola, Jalingo. TCN restoring power through alternative lines. Efforts ongoing to rebuild vandalized towers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that electricity supply to Gombe, Yola, and Jalingo substations has been disrupted, throwing residents of the areas into darkness following vandals’ destruction of four towers along the Jos-Gombe 330kV transmission line. The vandalism happened at … Read more
National grid collapsed again, causing power outage. Second collapse in less than a month. TCN working to restore power, highest loads in Abuja and Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the nation’s national grid has collapsed once again. The development left homes and businesses without power supply for several hours yesterday. This is the second … Read more
Last week, electricity distribution companies (DisCos) started charging “Band A” customers a new tariff. The new tariff more than tripled the old rate. Despite the promise of providing power 20 hours a day, the DisCos have failed to deliver. Eko Hot Blog reports that electricity distribution companies (DisCos) are struggling to meet up with their … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerians may soon begin to enjoy an improved power supply as the Federal Government announced a plan to increase electricity megawatts from 4000 to 6000 within the next three to six months. In recent weeks, there have been groaning across states over incessant blackouts and poor power supply. Editor’s Picks … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday, February 21, urged the federal government not to remove electricity subsidy given the present hardship in the country. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and approval of a motion moved during plenary on the need to retain the subsidy on electricity in the county for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Liberia’s defence minister, Prince C. Johnson, resigned just ten days after being appointed following a protest by soldiers’ wives, the presidency announced on Monday. Liberia’s new president, Joseph Boakai, is facing his first political crisis since his inauguration in January as his Minister of National Defence, Prince C. Johnson, has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, Following a nationwide blackout on Sunday that lasted for several hours, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has officially verified the restoration of the collapsed national grid. This news medium earlier reported that the grid, on Sunday, collapsed for the first time in 2024, causing power outage nationwide. A statement … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that it has become a matter of great concern that Nigerians nationwide have been experiencing distressingly frequent electricity power disruptions, resulting in immense difficulties for businesses, unbearable heat for families, and hindered provision of essential services. Gaining insight into the causes of these consistent blackouts is of utmost importance in effectively dealing … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, the Chairman of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, has called on corporate organizations to lend their support in the areas of persistent challenges of electricity and unemployment in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State. The appeal came during the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) corporate social … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Union of Electricity Workers in Kaduna state has directed its members to withdraw services from midnight of Wednesday January 3rd, 2023. Issuing the directive in a memo signed by the union’s zonal organising secretary for the north west zone on Wednesday, the union detailed that the strike action became … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man has been electrocuted near the Faculty of Education building, close to the Department of Economics of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. The suspected cable thief was said to have finished cutting a cable from a high-tension pole before he was electrocuted as power was suddenly … Read more