TCN Explains Why Blackout Persists in North The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said the blackout affecting parts of Northern Nigeria will persist due to security challenges hindering repairs on critical transmission lines. Despite efforts to restore electricity through alternative means, the TCN said the...

Gas Problem in Nigeria's Electricity Sector By Abdulrazaq Hamzat Gas shortage is a major problem in the energy sector of Nigeria, particularly in electricity generation. A recent report by the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says that more than 70% of electricity generation companies in Nigeria relies...

Niger, Togo, Benin Owe Nigeria N9.41bn Electricity Bill for Q2 2024, Says NERC The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says international customers owe $5.79 million for electricity supply in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024. The debt amounts to N9.41 billion when converted using the official...

49,188 Meters Installed in Q2 2024, NERC Reveals The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says 49,188 meters were installed in the second quarter of 2024. The commission made this known in its second quarter 2024 report on Thursday. The commission said the installations represent a decrease of...

Discos Revenue Rise by 61.4% After 230% Electricity Tariff Hike   Revenues earned by electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) in Nigeria have risen by over 61.4 per cent after the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved a 230 per cent tariff increase for Band ‘A’ customers nationwide...

DisCos Revenue Increases to N887bn in Seven Months  Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have raked in a total sum of N887.86bn as revenue in the first seven months of 2024 following the tariff increase for Band A customers and improved revenue collection. Despite consistent complaints over...