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Mixed reactions trail govt directive on free prepaid electricity meters

Experts, power sector operators and electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have expressed divergent views on the Federal Government’s directive mandating the rollout of free prepaid...

Group backs Adelabu on free meter, berates DISCOs

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has been commended for his decision to ensure free distribution of meters to Nigerian electricity consumers.  In a statement...

Power supply: Ending estimated billing to ensure accuracy. transparency

The issue of estimated billing has been a challenge in the power sector with many electricity consumers across the  country  complaining about it due...

Govt mandates new capital for DisCos as part of sweeping power sector reform

The Federal Government has announced a major new policy requiring electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to meet a “minimum capital adequacy requirement” to qualify for...

Discos: Eko moves against power theft, Ibadan explores alternative energy partnerships

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has appealed to stakeholders, customers, and communities within its franchise area to join efforts in combating energy theft...

Minister canvasses stricter anti-vandalism laws, TCN funding, DisCos accountability

Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has called on the National Assembly to enact stricter legislation aimed at safeguarding Nigeria’s power infrastructure from acts...

Govt commences power distribution companies’ overhaul with two underperforming DisCos

The Federal Government has begun moves to initiate sweeping reforms aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s electricity distribution sector, starting with a pilot overhaul of two...

Mike Owhoko: Let the DISCOs die for Nigerians to have light

The unending darkness permeating Nigeria today, unarguably, was the mistake of 2013 when majority stakes in the electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) were sold to...

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‘Restoring Land, Restoring Hope’ announced as theme for landmark UN land conference

Mongolia and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Thursday, February 5, announced the theme of the...
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EcoImpact Alliance calls for traditional knowledge to protect wetlands

EcoImpact Alliance Initiative has urged blending traditional knowledge with modern methods to protect wetlands, marking World Wetlands Day 2026...

How to get involved in UN World Wildlife Day 2026 – CITES

The countdown is officially on: in just one month, the world will come together to celebrate United Nations World...

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‘Restoring Land, Restoring Hope’ announced as theme for landmark UN land conference

Mongolia and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification...

EcoImpact Alliance calls for traditional knowledge to protect wetlands

EcoImpact Alliance Initiative has urged blending traditional knowledge with...
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