Adedeji Adeleke, the father of award-winning artist Davido, has shared the challenges he faced in securing the environmental permit for his $2 billion power plant. at the Seventh Day Adventist General Conference Annual Council in Maryland, USA, on Tuesday, Adeleke recounted his struggle with government officials while working on the project. As a Baptist member, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has unbundled the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by establishing the Nigerian Independent System Operator of Nigeria Limited (NISO). NERC made this known in a circular dated April 30. TCN is expected to transfer all market and system operation functions to the new company. … Read more
Customers not enjoying 20 hours of electricity supply won’t pay new tariff Minister cites harsh economic realities as reason to halt proposed tariff hike Government implementing new policy to rescue struggling power sector Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has pledged that customers who do not currently have access to … Read more
Senate Summons Power Ministry, NERC Over Electricity Tariff Increase Chairman Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe expresses concern over persistent power challenges Investigative hearing scheduled for April 29, 2024, to address recent tariff hike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate Com\mittee on Power has called upon the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the leadership of the National … Read more
Senate to meet with Minister of Power and stakeholders on electricity tariff hike National Assembly postpones plenary resumption for chamber renovation Federal Government approves 300% tariff increase for Band A consumers EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has said it will meet with the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and other stakeholders over the recent … Read more
NLC clarifies Tinubu and Ministers not responsible for 240% electricity tariff hike. World Bank and IMF identified as driving forces behind increase. Upah condemns hike, predicts negative consequences for businesses and economy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has clarified that neither President Bola Tinubu nor Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, are … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the restoration of the national electricity grid following a sudden collapse that plunged the nation into darkness on Thursday, 28th March 2024. The grid failure, which occurred on Thursday, resulted in widespread power outages across the country, raising concerns among millions of … 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 Nigerian Government has announced that it has settled $120 million out of the $1.3 billion gas debt. The gas debt has being a major determinant in the unresolved electricity supply challenge plaguing the nation. Recall that the electricity consumers in Nigeria have continued to suffer electricity outages since January … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ministry of Power has received a direction from President Bola Tinubu to take severe action against saboteurs who are attempting to undermine the nation’s efforts to increase power supply by damaging its facilities. The Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu issued the warning on Monday during the inspection of Ayede … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has released preliminary findings on the plane crash of Flints Aero Services Limited, the plane carrying the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu from Abuja to Ibadan. It would be recalled that Flint’s Aero Service plane with Adelabu and nine others crash-landed near Ibadan on November … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has revealed how he intends to tackle the electricity issues bedeviling the country. The minister suggested that the approach adopted by his predecessors have not worked, saying he plans to adopt a bottom-up approach. According to him, his new approach would ensure that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has on Thursday disclosed its intension to spend over N900 billion before the end of December to subsidise the operations of the power sector. Speaking with the Nigeria Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), in Abuja, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu queried the essence of privatising the assets … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has warned those engaging in attacking the national grid to desist or face the full wrath of law, saying the act is a threat to national security. The minister also appealed to workers of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to shun the act … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has revealed the prominent presence of cartels and cabals within Nigeria’s power sector. However, he assured that these challenges would be addressed professionally. Adelabu made these statements at a reception organized in his honor by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, stating that these … Read more
The FG is set to cut off DisCos from National Grid over debt. Mass disconnection is likely to occur in areas such as Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Kwara, and parts of Niger, Ekiti and Kogi states. The Market Operator (MO) has notified relevant parties of the disconnection from the national grid that is to take place. … Read more
Nigeria’s power transformers has passed factory acceptance test by Siemens power company EKO HOT BLOG reports that German power giant, Siemens has announced that large transformers purchased by the Nigerian government to enhance electricity supply have been tested to completion. EDITOR’S PICK: We Have Not Commenced Admission Yet’ – LASUED Management RCCG Offers … Read more
President Buhari is set to sack Malami and 14 other Ministers in a major cabinet shakeup. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President, Muhammadu Buhari has finalised plans to sack at least 15 members of his cabinet, including the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami before the end of 2021. According to SaharaReporters, a … Read more
Ex-Minister of Power, Mamman, has reportedly slumped after his sacking by President Buhari. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former Nigerian Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has reportedly slumped and hospitalized. It was gathered that the 63-year-old Mamman reportedly slumped upon hearing his sacking as the Minister of Power by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. A family … Read more
President Buhari has explained the reason behind the sacking of two ministers on Wednesday. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why he sacked two ministers and reshuffled the cabinet he formed on August 21, 2019. EKOHOTBLOG had earlier on Wednesday reported that President Buhari sacked the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammed … Read more