Following the dissolution of the Board of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc, Dr. Unar Abubakar Hashidu has taken over as the Chief Executive Officer of the company. He took over from Engr. Yusuf Usman Yahaya who exited last week, after a brief handover ceremony presided over by Mr. Dafe Okpaneye,...
The Management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has expressed serious concerns over the high frequency of incidents of vandalism to its electrical assets and installations across its franchise area. AEDC in a statement on Sunday said, the incidents have seriously impeded the company’s efforts to deliver stable and reliable...
Electricity Distribution Companies under the auspices of the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) have accused the Federal Government of failure to pay outstanding N100billion subsidy since 2013. The DisCos also disclosed that other privatization promises were not fulfilled since 2013, accusing the government of renationalizing them despite private funding. ANED's...
By Sunday Etuka, Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has attributed the earlier partial grid disturbance to a fire incident at the Afam power generating station, even as it announced that the grid has been restored. TCN while confirming the development in a statement by the General Manager, Public Affairs,...
The federal government amidst challenges has pushed her national electricity grid reforms. With the involvement of international donor funding agencies such as the World Bank, the French development agency (AFD), the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has delivered over 50 power transformers for new transmission substations and the upgrade...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commissioned a 100MVA 132/33kV power transformer at its Port Harcourt Main Substation, to boost power supply in the area. TCN's General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah in a statement on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 said, the transformer would enhance the bulk transmission capability...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced the rehabilitation and replacement of old Circuit Breakers in the nation’s transmission network. TCN's General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah in a statement said, the project was geared towards further improving bulk power transmission to distribution load centers nationwide. TheFact Nigeria reports that...
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc (AEDC) has introduced an online platform that allows electricity customers to buy energy directly from the company's website rather than go through a 3rd party. AEDC announced the introduction of the online vending platform and the return of the Meter Asset Provider Scheme (MAP) at...
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and the Niger State Government have introduced initiative, "Light Up Niger 2024" to improve electricity supply to residents of the State. AEDC said, the initiative would be a collaboration between it and the State government to ensure a steady power supply in the state This...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has praised the management of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Limited for playing leading role in Federal Government’s plan to provide electricity to 25 million Nigerians through off-grid connections to 5 million homes. The Head, Communication & Public Relations, NDPHC, Olufunke Nwankwo in a...