FG orders mandatory frequency control in power plants to halt grid failures, sets strict penalties for non-compliance
According to the order, all GenCos must fully integrate and activate FGC in every generating unit by November 30, 2025.
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One year of transformation: How NDPHC is reclaiming its place in Nigeria’s power sector
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Jennifer Adighije, highlights her efforts to reposition the power company in her first year in office in this interview with DARE OLAWIN
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28 Power Plants produced 5,577MW of electricity in July 2025 –NERC
Egbin 1 and Zungeru 1 emerged as the highest power producers, with average outputs of 717MW and 677MW respectively.
Abdullahi Ramat becomes NERC’s new Chairman
Ramat, aged 39, has experience in engineering, public sector operations, and digital systems.
Faulty meters and billing issues push electricity complaints to 254,000 — NERC
NERC’s analysis also showed that while six DisCos recorded drops in complaints, others saw sharp increases.
FG directs electricity distribution companies to publish details of meter refunds
This will demonstrate commitment and consistency to the scheme and encourage customers
FG earmarks N700bn for free meter distribution
The Federal Government has set aside N700bn from the federation account for the implementation of the distribution of free electricity meters under the Presidential Metering Initiative, according to the Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and Media, Bolaji Tunji. In a chat with The PUNCH on Friday, he noted that the…
Reps ask DisCos to raise investment to N500bn or exit
Isiaka lamented the activities of the DisCos in the country, saying that some of their recent actions were posing a threat to economic stability and welfare of Nigerians.
Report DisCos requesting payment for prepaid meter replacement, NERC tells Nigerians
However, media reports on November 11, suggested that DisCos insisted on payment by customers for replacement of their functional meters.
Adelabu summons TCN, NERC leadership to emergency meeting over grid collapse
Adelabu also constituted a forensic investigation committee with a mandate to advise the government on necessary solutions to make the national grid robust and reliable