Tag: #PowerCrisis
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POWER WOES: ADELABU APOLOGISES, PROMISES RELIEF IN TWO WEEKS
As heat rises and blackouts bite harder, the power minister admits the pain—and says help is on the way. Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over persistent electricity outages, blaming the situation on gas supply issues and infrastructure challenges. Speaking in Abuja, Adelabu acknowledged the hardship caused by erratic power supply,…
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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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STUDENTS RAISE ALARM OVER CAMPUS BLACKOUT, DEMAND REVIEW OF POWER MINISTRY
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-West Zone D, has raised concerns over persistent power outages affecting universities and other tertiary institutions, urging the Federal Government to review the performance of the Ministry of Power. In a statement issued in Ibadan, the zone’s coordinator Kayode Adeyemo said the prolonged blackout across campuses in the…
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POWER GENERATION DROPS TO 4,300MW AS GAS SHORTAGE BITES – NISO
Nigeria’s electricity supply hits a rough patch. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) says national power generation has plunged to about 4,300 megawatts due to insufficient gas for thermal plants, which form the backbone of the grid. Only 692 MMSCF of gas was supplied on Feb. 23, far below the 1,629.75 MMSCF needed for optimal…
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10 MONTHS IN DARKNESS: EPE RESIDENTS CRY OUT OVER POWER BLACKOUT
No light, no relief — and no end in sight. Residents of Epe, Lagos, are raising the alarm over a 10-month electricity blackout, calling on Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) to urgently restore power to the community. The prolonged outage, they say, has crippled businesses, disrupted schooling, and worsened insecurity. Youth leader Tobi Jaiyesimi said…
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PROF. BARTH NNAJI APPOINTED CHAIR OF EBONYI ECONOMIC COMMITTEE
Ebonyi taps power expert Nnaji to lead industrial revival amid energy challenges. Former Power Minister Prof. Barth Nnaji now chairs Ebonyi’s 15-member Economic Committee, tasked by Governor Francis Nwifuru to drive industrialization and tackle erratic power supply. The committee will focus on reviving cement factories, harnessing salt resources, and attracting investments to boost the state’s…
