Why Nigeria is Without Electricity – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the sabotage and theft of gas were undermining the efforts of the government to increase power supply in the country. To tackle the problem, the President announced that existing Military Task-Forces will be reorganized…
Power Outage During Senate Probe: Ministry Holds National Assembly Responsible
The Ministry of Power on has blamed the management of the National Assembly for the power outages which stalled Wednesday’s sitting of the Senate Ad Hoc Committee empanelled to probe the funds expended on the power sector since 1999. According…
500 Days: #BringBackOurGirls Group Meets Gov Ambode, Demands Chibok Schoolgirls’ Release Alive
To mark the 500 days after the abduction of about 276 school girls from Government Girls College, Chibok in the troubled North East region, the #BringBackOurGirls group has paid a protest visited to the office of the Governor of Lagos…
Despite Restraining Court Order, Eko Disco Mulls Increase in Electricity Tariff
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company on Saturday urged electricity consumers to brace up for upward adjustment in tariffs to partly meet reality of the prevailing economic situation. Oladele Amoda, the EKEDC’s Chief Executive Officer, made the plea in Lagos at…
FG Cuts Electricity Tariff By Over 50 Percent
Amid agitation for reduction in electricity tariff, which had been on for several months, especially for industrial users, Nigeria’s Federal Government on Tuesday announced over 50 per cent reduction in the tariff. The new tariff was announced by the Chairman/CEO…