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Edo Govt Commences Second Phase Of Hydropower Project

Edo Govt Commences Second Phase Of Hydropower Project   The Edo State Government in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation has concluded plans to begin the second phase of the hydropower project. The Edo State Commissioner for Energy, Mr Akin Agbaje, made this known in...

Bauchi Govt Owes N2.3bn For Electricity – Disco

Bauchi Govt Owes N2.3bn For Electricity - Disco   The Bauchi State Government owes a debt of N2.3bn for electricity supply, the Jos Electricity Distribution Company has disclosed. The Regional Manager of the company in Bauchi, Auwal Jada, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Thursday. He...

AEDC Pledges Over N1bn To Power Projects In Nasarawa

AEDC Pledges Over N1bn To Power Projects In Nasarawa   The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said it has committed N1.04 billion for the speedy completion of power evacuation projects to significantly improve electricity supply across Nasarawa State and environs. The projects, when completed, will evacuate power...

Lagos Approves N13bn Pension Bailout

Lagos Approves N13bn Pension Bailout   Lagos State Government says it approved N13bn pension bail in the 2020 budget, and released N1.92bn for the payment of accrued pension rights. A statement said this was disclosed during the 71st batch retirement bond certificates presentation ceremony to 444 retirees...

Kwara Commissioner Orders Immediate Repairs Of Damaged Pipes In Ilorin General Hospital

Kwara Commissioner Orders Immediate Repairs Of Damaged Pipes In Ilorin General Hospital   The Commissioner for Water Resources in Kwara State, Hajia Arinola Lawal, has directed engineers handling various projects on burst pipes and damaged leakages at the Ilorin General Hospital and other areas to complete...

YEDC At Risk Of Bankruptcy Over Insurgency

YEDC At Risk Of Bankruptcy Over Insurgency   One of the nation’s power distribution companies, Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), has said a significant change to the commercial environment will be required to avoid bankruptcy. The Disco stated this in its performance improvement plans and applications for...