As Nigeria continues to struggle with persistent power outages and low electricity generation, experts have warned that plant availability and effective maintenance remain the country’s weakest links in achieving energy security. The post ‘Plant availability, maintenance critical to energy security’ Read More
‘Why Nigeria’s generators must comply with FGMO’
As Nigeria’s electricity sector prepares for regional integration, the enforcement of the Free Governor Mode of Operation (FGMO) on all grid-connected generators has been described as a decisive regulatory priority. The post ‘Why Nigeria’s generators must comply with FGMO’ appeared Read More
NERC proposes rules to enable solar users sell excess power to grid
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called on Nigerians to provide views on its draft regulations designed to enable solar power users to sell excess electricity back to the national grid. NERC disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, Read More
Power sector unbundled as NERC enforces ‘free governor control’
Nigeria’s power sector is bracing for fresh turbulence following a new regulatory order mandating the compulsory implementation of free governor control (FGC) across all grid-connected generating units. The post Power sector unbundled as NERC enforces ‘free governor control’ appeared first Read More
62% of electricity capacity idle last year as grid collapsed 26 times
Over 62 per cent of Nigeria’s grid-installed electricity generation capacity was unavailable in 2024, deepening concerns about persistent The post 62% of electricity capacity idle last year as grid collapsed 26 times appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria Read More
Operators demand tariff increase to stave off N6tr gas debt
Oil and gas operators have raised the alarm over Nigeria’s electricity and gas pricing structure, warning that failure to adopt cost-reflective tariffs could leave the country’s gas-to-power sector with a crippling N6 trillion debt burden, especially if generation expands to Read More
KEDCO refutes Challawa manufacturers’ claims of poor power supply, high tariffs
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has refuted recent allegations by manufacturers in the Challawa Industrial area of Kano over poor electricity supply and high tariffs, describing the claims as “untrue and malicious.” This follows remarks by the Secretary of the Read More
Govt allocates N15b for public power consumption legacy debts
The indebtedness of federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) may persist, weighing on the financial crisis in the power sector even as the government has allocated N15 billion as part payment for the legacy debt. The post Govt allocates N15b Read More
How electricity consumers can get reprieve for injustices, complaints
A lot of aggrieved Nigerian electricity consumers are uninformed about how to enforce their rights against Distribution Companies (DisCos) over tariff disputes, service quality complaints and other grievances, such that some usually file charges in court to seek redress. The Read More
NERC extends deadline for meter upgrade to January
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has extended the deadline for meter upgrades to January 1, 2025. NERC, in a statement on its official X account on Thursday, warned electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to ensure their customers’ meters are upgraded Read More