Tag: #EnergyInfrastructure
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POWER INFRASTRUCTURE VANDALISM CONTINUES TO PLAGUE NIGERIA WITH MASSIVE LOSSES
Vandalism of power infrastructure remains a severe challenge in Nigeria, significantly disrupting electricity supply and economic activities. Between January 2024 and June 2025, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported that 264 high-voltage transmission towers were vandalised nationwide, with 86 incidents in 2024 alone. Multiple regions including Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Kaduna, Enugu, and Lagos…
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AEDC LAUNCHES SECOND PHASE OF LOAD MANAGEMENT IN ABUJA DUE TO ROAD CONSTRUCTION
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has kicked off the second phase of its planned load management exercise to manage power supply within its franchise, following significant road construction on the 132KV Gwagwalada-Kukwaba-Apo Line II by the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). The exercise, running from Wednesday to Sunday daily between 9 a.m. and 5…
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MAN SUPPORTS 15% IMPORT TARIFF ON PETROL AND DIESEL TO BOOST LOCAL INDUSTRY AND ENERGY SECURITY
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed strong support for the recently approved 15% import tariff on petrol and diesel, viewing it as a patriotic policy aligned with the Nigeria-First agenda. MAN Director-General Segun Ajayi-Kadir said the tariff will strengthen local content, promote value addition, and boost refinery capacity. Ajayi-Kadir highlighted that the tariff…
