Nigeria, recently, began the process of implementing gradual increases in the end-user tariff for electricity to move towards a liberalised market, where the Federal Government no longer bears the burden of tariff shortfall The post Tariff Hike: Concerns about renewable Read More
What may frustrate states’ capacity to generate, distribute electricity despite move to end subsidy
There are strong indications that the efforts by some state governments to take advantage of the country’s new Electricity Act in generating and distributing power in the country may face daunting hurdles. The post What may frustrate states’ capacity to Read More
World Bank’s 1.2m meter project stalled amid moves against estimated bills
The National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP), expected to be funded by the Central Bank of Nigeria and the World Bank has remained elusive even as information about 1.2 million meters, which are to be provided through the scheme, remains sketchy. Read More
Tackling Nigeria’s energy poverty, electricity disparity to grow economy
Nigeria, despite being one of Africa’s largest economies, grapples with significant disparities in electricity access between urban and rural communities. The post Tackling Nigeria’s energy poverty, electricity disparity to grow economy appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Read More
‘Africa needs $200b yearly to achieve energy goals’
Nigeria and other African countries will need $200 billion annually until 2030, to achieve their energy-related development goals. Deputy Coordinator, Power Africa, Chris Foley The post ‘Africa needs $200b yearly to achieve energy goals’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria Read More
Power minister performing poorly, group insists
An electricity consumer group, All Electricity Consumer Protection Forum, said the current Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu is performing below expectations. The post Power minister performing poorly, group insists appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World Read More
FG seeks higher standards in power sector amid fresh intervention
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has unveiled a comprehensive bottom-to-top strategy aimed at addressing the long-standing challenges in the power sector. The post FG seeks higher standards in power sector amid fresh intervention appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria Read More