Tag: #NigeriaEnergy
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ANAMBRA SET FOR 24-HOUR POWER AS FIRSTPOWER UNVEILS MASSIVE SUPPLY PLAN
Electricity supply in parts of Anambra may soon get a major boost as FirstPower moves to roll out round-the-clock power to key estates and industrial zones. The FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Ltd has announced plans to begin 24-hour electricity supply in selected parts of Anambra State as part of efforts to improve power reliability and…
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VANDALS BRING DOWN POWER TOWER, DISRUPT ELECTRICITY FLOW
Nigeria’s power grid takes another hit as vandals topple a key transmission tower in Delta. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the collapse of Tower T99 along the Ughelli–Benin 330kV transmission line—caused by vandalism. The damaged tower was discovered during a routine patrol in Delta State after a sudden line trip. Investigations revealed…
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NDDC TRAINS 500 NIGER DELTA YOUTHS IN CNG VEHICLE CONVERSION
The Niger Delta just got a cleaner, greener boost! The Niger Delta Development Commission has trained 500 youths from the region in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) autogas conversion, equipping them with skills in clean energy technology and vehicle conversion. Speaking at the Uyo graduation, NDDC Managing Director Samuel Ogbuku said the six-week program aims to…
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TIGA DAM SET FOR 8MW TURBINE TEST RUN IN KANO
River Basin Authority says milestone move will boost power generation without disrupting water supply. The Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBD) is set to inaugurate an 8-megawatt turbine test run at Tiga Dam, marking a major step toward improved power generation in Kano State. In a statement, HJRBD Managing Director Rabiu Bichi said the…
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LOCAL REFINERIES WON’T SHIELD NIGERIA FROM GLOBAL FUEL PRICE SHOCKS — CPPE
Even with domestic refineries coming on stream, Nigeria may still feel the heat of global fuel price swings, according to the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE). Dr. Muda Yusuf, founder of CPPE, explained that crude oil—the main raw material for refining—is priced using international benchmarks, meaning local refineries cannot completely escape global…
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GRID POWER SLUMPS: BEDC WARNS OF REVENUE HIT AS SUPPLY DROPS
Nigeria’s fragile power supply is taking a toll on electricity distributors. The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) says the sharp drop in electricity generation from the national grid now around 3,940 megawatts is hurting its operations, reducing customer satisfaction, and slashing revenue. Speaking in Benin, BEDC’s Chief Commercial Officer, Ogunleye Akinleye, said the low generation…
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POWER OUTAGE: KATSINA RESIDENTS SLAM KEDCO OVER POOR RAMADAN ELECTRICITY
Frustration is growing in Katsina as residents accuse the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) of failing to provide stable electricity during the holy month of Ramadan. Despite KEDCO’s earlier announcement of a N500 million investment to boost power supply in the city, many residents say the situation has actually worsened, with frequent outages disrupting daily…
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PETROAN CALLS FOR URGENT BOOST TO NIGERIA’S REFINERIES AMID MIDEAST CRISIS
Nigeria’s Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN) is urging the government to strengthen domestic refineries and ensure a steady crude supply, warning that the ongoing Middle East tensions could spike fuel prices and disrupt the local market. Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, PETROAN President, said the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz has already sent global…
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BENUE FLAGS OFF 90MW WASTE-TO-ENERGY POWER PROJECT
State government says new plant will turn waste into electricity, jobs and cleaner communities. The Benue State Government has inaugurated a 90-megawatt waste-to-energy project designed to convert municipal and industrial waste into electricity and other valuable by-products. Governor Hyacinth Alia, represented by his deputy Dr. Sam Ode, performed the ceremony at Atumba Village in Guma…
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*PENGASSAN URGES LEGISLATIVE SCRUTINY OF EXECUTIVE ORDER *
Oil and gas workers warn that bypassing lawmakers could threaten sector stability, investment, and jobs. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called on the government to submit proposed changes under Executive Order 9 to the National Assembly for proper legislative review. President Festus Osifo said the Feb. 13 order,…
