NDPHC boss Chiedu Ugbo attends AIM2019 in Dubai

By Oke Peter The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Mr. Chiedu Ugbo, on Tuesday met with the Chairman of AMEA Power, His Excellency, Hussain Nowais, at the ongoing Annual Investment Meeting (AIM2019) in Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE). They both discussed investment opportunities in the Nigerian energy sector. The…

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Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission

NERC begins mass metering on May 1

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) will begin mass metering for electricity consumers by May 1, to bridge the metering gaps in the country. Dr Usman Arabi, NERC General Manager Public Affairs in a statement said the metering will be executed under the Meter Asset Providers programme of the Federal Government. “The commission issued permits…

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NERC wins World Bank Award

By Oke Peter Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Professor James Momoh, receiving an Award on behalf of the Commission, under the World Bank Category — ‘2019 Doing Business Ranking’ from the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, during the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Awards ceremony at the State House Conference Hall,…

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NERC ‘ll ensure quality, affordable services —Commissioner …Tasks journalists on investigative journalism

By Oke Peter The Commissioner, Legal, Licensing and Compliance, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Barrister Dafe Akpeneye has disclosed that NERC would leave no stone unturned at ensuring quality and affordable services. Akpeneye disclosed this while delivering a lecture at the Energy and Power School training organised by the ESQ Legal Practice Training Limited, held…

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Denham Capital’s backed Themis to develop Kingline power project

Themis, an Africa-focussed power company backed by Denham Capital, has partnered with Kingline Development Nigeria (Kingline) to develop a 550MW natural gas-fired power plant in Ondo State, Nigeria. Themis, an Africa-focussed power company backed by Denham Capital, has partnered with Kingline Development Nigeria (Kingline) to develop a 550MW natural gas-fired power plant in Ondo State,…

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FG issues 21 hydropower, other licences

The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission has issued licences to Nestle Water and Winners Power Gardens companies for water supply and hydropower construction respectively. The Executive Director, Reuben Habu, who confirmed this to The Punch, said the issuance of licences to prospective applicants was another landmark, having met the conditions required by law. Habu…

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