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Why Nigerians should expect more blackouts, power cuts
Electricity Distribution companies have warned Nigerians to expect blackouts in the near future, if the Senate does not rescind its directive to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission- to suspend the 45% increase…
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Senate orders ‘immediate suspension’ of new electricity tariff
The Nigerian Senate has ordered the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to put an end to the increase in electricity tariff which was effected on February 1. The increase, which is estimated…
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Lagos workers join electricity tariff protest, lock down DISCO in Ikeja (PHOTOS)
Workers in Lagos state have joined in the protest against the increase in electricity tariffs by the electricity distribution companies. The DISCOS had refused to heed to the Nigeria Labour…
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Workers storm electricity companies to protest new tariff (PHOTOS)
The Nigeria Labor Congress and the Trade Union Congress have mobilised workers to protest against the increased electricity tariff in the country. The NLC had on different occasions called on…
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New electricity tariffs kicks off nationwide on Monday [DETAILS]
The implementation of the new nationwide electricity tariffs approved by the federal government for electricity consumers, will begin on Monday, February 1. Acting Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission,…
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13-point agenda: How Fashola plans to improve Nigeria’s power supply
Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing has unveiled his blueprint for improving power supply in the country. During a meeting with power generation, distribution and transmission companies, and other stakeholders…
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Nigerian’s will pay more for electricity as NERC scraps fixed rates
Nigerians have been given an early Christmas gift by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has it has removed fixed charges for all classes of electricity consumers. The commission announced this while…
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Photos from the Senate session that had power failure 8 times
There was power failure 8 times during the probe of the power sector by the Senate ad hoc committee, on Wednesday. The proceedings, which started at 11:30a.m, ended abruptly at 4p.m, due to…
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You know it’s serious when a monarch leads protest against blackout in Ekiti (PHOTOS)
The power situation in Aramoko town, in Ekiti state, must be so bad. Such that the Oba of Aramoko, led a protest against the Power Holding Corporation of Nigeria, today,…
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Nothing can force Jumia to shut down, not even fuel scarcity
by Jewel Stephen There are three constants in life. The Sun will always rise after the night. Kanye West will always rant when he gets close to a mic. Jumia will always deliver – even with…
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Best friends, Yvonne Nelson and John Dumelo attack each other on Twitter
by Anike Jacobs Sadly, these two are no best friends anymore, at-least for now. Last weekend Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson led a #DumsorMustStop vigil along with other Ghanaian celebrities to protest the…
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Jonathan: History will be kind to me
by James Sambo Even if you are not impressed by the performance and antecedents of President Goodluck Jonathan, the ones unborn, he believes will judge him and his administration fairly.…
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Opinion: Dear Pres. Jonathan, forget the apologies, we need electricity
by Eze Onyekpere What more will the government, NERC and the captains of the electricity industry request of Nigerians? Reforms and improvements in the electricity industry are so fundamental to…
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10 things you should know about the 50% reduction of electricity tarrif
by Azubuike Azikiwe The Federal Government has announced reduction of electricity tariff by over 50 per cent in some places in the country. The Chairman of Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, Dr.…
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For tapping neighbour’s electricity, cleric lands in court
by Chinwe Okafor A cleric, Saheed Momodu and his partner in crime of a neighbor, Hammed Adebayo both connived to illegally tap the electricity of a fellow neighbor, Tunde, and…
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In 6 months, there’ll be power in all homes in Lagos || Fashola wants to show GEJ how it’s done
by Kolapo Olapoju As his tenure nears its climax, Governor Babatunde Fashola wants to achieve something meaningful before leaving office... as well as prove a point to President Goodluck Jonathan. According…
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GE completes installation of mobile gas turbines for Port Harcourt Refinery
by Akan Ido With more industrial facilities using distributed power technologies to ensure a reliable energy supply and increase productivity, General Electric (NYSE: GE) has completed the supply and installation…
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“Jonathan’s government can never get anything right” – APC rebukes GEJ for fuel scarcity, epileptic electricity
by James Sambo The APC Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPO), has criticised President Goodluck Jonathan over the emergence of fuel scarcity and long queues in various parts of Lagos and Abuja,…
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#BelieveItOrNot: These jewellery pieces can generate electricity from your blood flow
by Temitope Onitiju Israeli jewellery designer, Naomi Kizhner, has created innovative jewellery pieces, which are built to be inserted into the wearer’s veins, harnessing kinetic power from the body’s involuntary…
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No lights: What’s going on with the long power cuts in Lagos?
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Electricity supply has dwindled in Lagos lately, and as a result, residents in some parts of the city have been experiencing severe power cuts over the last…
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Electricity consumers in Abuja get 400,000 prepayment meters
by James Sambo Neil Croucher, the Managing Director of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) on Tuesday said the company has provided prepayment meters for 404,000 electricity consumers since it began…
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National embarrassment! Power goes off during International Badminton Championship in Abuja
by Mark Bassey On the opening day of the Nigeria International Badminton Championships (NIBC) in Abuja, the organisers were embarrassed as power went off and was not restored. The incident…
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@Lanre_Olagunju: How a market economy will make Africa better (Y! Business)
by Lanre Olagunju A market economy refers to a system in which economic decisions especially the pricing of goods and services are fully determined by the aggregate interactions of a…
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N670 million withdrawn illegally as Kano DISCO accused of money laundering as BPE sale gets messier
by Godwin Akanfe It appears there has been some money laundering attempt at the Kano Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO, managed by Sahelian Energy. Last month the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission probed…
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Lagos state launches improved ‘Energy Calculator Mobile App’ (DOWNLOAD)
by Jewel Stephen Over the weekend, the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources through its implementing agency, Lagos State Electricity Board [LSEB] launched the improved version of its…
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@Ayourb: At 54, Nigeria is still a toddler!
by Ayobami Oyalowo Nigeria is 54 and yes it is a huge milestone indeed, therefore let’s roll out the drums and celebrate because we have added another year as a…
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@Hardrockyng: Will the Nigerian worker be celebrating Independence Day?
by Kolapo Olapoju On 1st October 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan announced that the Independence Day celebration would be low-key. Nigerians were not in any way perturbed nor were they…
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Why manufacturers are now looking for alternative sources of energy
by Ugo Okeke Minister of Power Chinedu Nebo has announced that the government would not be able to deliver 10,000 megawatts of electricity by December this year as targeted, and…
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How did Nigerians start saying ‘Up NEPA!’? | We investigate
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Children often scream "Up NEPA!" when electricity supply is restored in their neighbourhood. This is quite prevalent in Lagos and other places in Nigeria. "We used to…
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Who will educate us? Who will give us light? How many more have to die from generator fumes?
by Mayowa Aboah Fumes from a generator have reportedly killed a 6 year-old boy in Aba, Abia State. The incident occurred on a Friday night as members of Young…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy