Electricity distribution companies in northern Nigeria recorded losses of approximately N74bn between July and September 2024, amid persistent blackouts and national grid collapses, according to the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In early November, the country experienced its 10th national grid collapse of the year, with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirming the incident. … Read more
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that power distribution companies (Discos) may soon bear the cost of repairing faulty transformers and other infrastructure, a move aimed at ensuring more prudent management of electricity systems. NERC Chairman Sanusi Garba disclosed this during a public hearing on Thursday addressing the frequent collapses of Nigeria’s national … Read more
Governor Peter Mbah pledges to generate and distribute electricity in Enugu State by 2026. Plans unveiled at a town hall meeting to address challenges of erratic power supply. Emphasis on collaboration with private sector to ensure steady power supply for businesses and households. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says his … Read more
The Lagos government is seeking a review of the power generation and distribution law in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has called for an urgent review of Nigeria’s power generation and distribution law under the purview of the Federal Government in view of the huge amount spent on diesel daily … Read more