The Solar energy option for Nigeria
As electricity consumers continue to grapple with epileptic power supply by the electricity distribution companies (DisCos), many consumers are gradually…
NERC’s directive to DISCOs on metering
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission threatens to sanction electricity distribution companies who fail to meter maximum demand consumers by December,…
Ban on mass disconnection of electricity
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission bans electricity distribution companies from mass disconnection of power over non-payment of tariffs Following threat…
NERC tasks Enugu Disco on metering
The acting Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Dr Anthony Akah charges the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company…
Bridging the metering gap
Electricity Distribution firms are under pressure to provide prepaid meters. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has given them one…
Reprieve for electricity consumers over tariff hike
Electricity consumers who were worried by the burden of the recent 45 percent increase in tariff by the Nigerian…
Ripples over new electricity tariff
The new electricity tariff finally takes off this February amidst mixed reactions. However, the issue remains whether the latest…
Power Sector Reform: Why MAN is against tariff hike
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) members are against the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) introduced by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s…
Fashola unfolds agenda to revive power sector
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has unfolded a 13-point agenda geared towards transforming the power sector…
Oil rises on Saudi-Iran tension
Oil prices rose on Monday after a breakdown in diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran that some speculated could…