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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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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

In line with the presidential directive mandating the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to take NIN enrollment to the...
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Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning under the combined weight of intense heat and persistent power...

Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed state tenancy law, describing it as a welcome development, while...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

In line with the presidential directive mandating the National...

Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning...
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