Category: Power
Benin, Togo owe Nigeria $11m in unpaid electricity bills –NERC
NERC has warned that continued non-payment poses a serious threat to the stability of Nigeria’s power market
TCN restores power supply to Nigeria’s North East region
With reconnection completed, power supply to the Northeast was fully restored on June 19 at approximately 4:45 p.m.
TCN commences grid connection works for new Bauchi Transmission Substation
As construction proceeds, temporary adjustments in power supply arrangements have been made to maintain service continuity.
FG gears up to revive Ajaokuta Steel Plant
Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) of the plant to that effect.
African scientists propose AI-assisted method to identify causes of electricity losses
This approach could prove especially relevant in developing countries, where the level of losses in power grids can exceed 30%.
Egbin Power, House Committee collaborate to improve performance
We are impressed with the operations of Egbin Power Plant. We will do everything possible at the National Assembly level to partner with Egbin Power to improve its performance
N4tn power sector debt: Tinubu to meet GenCos leadership
Gencos had issued a warning to the Federal Government over the continued accumulation of debts now totalling over N4tn.
NEMSA vows to end electricity-related deaths, begins audit of Discos
Reported cases of injuries and deaths linked to the power sector could be avoided if industry players adhered strictly to standards set by NEMSA
Global growth in demand for electricity accelerated drastically
Despite the risk of global economy slowdown, the global growth in demand for electricity accelerated substantially: in 2023, global electricity consumption grew by 2.5%, and in 2024 – by 4.3%. In absolute terms, the growth reached 1,080 TW*h exceeding the total annual electricity consumption in France and Germany.
TCN announces new peak in power generation in the Nation’s power sector
This achievement underscores the commitment of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s administration and the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, to elevating Nigeria’s power generation and supply,” the statement said