FCCPC unseals Ikeja Electric hqtrs after pledging to comply with consumer rights

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has lifted the seal placed on the headquarters of Ikeja Electric Plc after the power firm agreed to comply with regulatory directives over consumer rights violations. The Commission, in a statement issued on Friday and signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, stated that the…

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FCCPC shuts Ikeja Electric over 30-month blackout in 19 homes

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has sealed the corporate headquarters of Ikeja Electric for allegedly leaving 19 residential units without electricity for about 30 months. The commission disclosed in a statement on Thursday that this occurred despite the complainant, who owns the 19 units, paying all charges requested by Ikeja Electric and fulfilling…

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NDPHC Restores Geregu 450MW plant: set to recover 225MW Gbarain plant in Bayelsa

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has successfully restored additional 450MW of generation capacity to the national grid following the completion of scheduled maintenance on the Geregu NIPP plant. A statement by Emmanuel Ojor, Head Corporate Communications and External Relations saysthe four-week extended minor inspection, undertaken by Siemens Energy, was executed to enhance the…

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FG installs 1.5-megawatt solar hybrid mini-grid machine at Kano orthopaedic hospital

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 1.5-megawatt solar hybrid mini-grid at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, Kano, to boost reliable and affordable electricity supply for medical services. The Rural Electrification Agency’s Managing Director, Abba Abubakar-Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday during the groundbreaking ceremony in Kano. The event also featured the presentation of a 1.5-Tesla Magnetic…

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EEDC begins free prepaid meter rollout after NERC’s N28bn bailout.

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, has commenced the second phase of its free prepaid metre distribution under ‘Tranche B’ of the Metre Acquisition Fund, MAF, metering programme. MAF is a metering initiative instituted by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to close the existing metering gap in the sector and put an end to…

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Eko DisCo reaffirms free prepaid meter installation, warns customers against fraudsters

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has launched the second phase of its free prepaid meter rollout across its franchise areas, reaffirming that customers will not be charged any fees for installation, processing, or registration. The initiative, part of Eko DisCo’s broader commitment to transparency, customer protection, and billing accuracy, aims to close the…

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NERC Wants FG to utilise REA $2b to address Power Challenges of industrial hubs

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has urged the Federal Government to spend the significant part of the $ 2 billion available to the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to proffer solutions to the power supply challenges of the country’s industrial hubs. Vice Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Oseni, gave the charge, while speaking at the Nigerian Electricity…

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FG and investors Disagree over states’ capacity to regulate electricity market

The Federal Government and investors in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) have expressed differing views on whether state governments currently have the capacity to regulate electricity markets within their jurisdictions. The disagreement surfaced at an event in Abuja marking the 20th anniversary of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Speaking on behalf of the…

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NERC Marks 20 Years of Regulating and Advancing Nigeria’s Electricity Sector

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announces the commemoration of its 20th Anniversary—marking two decades of dedicated service in regulating and shaping the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). A statement by the Management reveals that the anniversary commemoration reflects on the Commission’s remarkable journey — from the early challenges of its establishment, through the regulation…

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