Power

Onikoyi: Nigeria Transmits Only 4000MW of Power Despite Needing 50,000MW Because It Hasn’t Extended Network in 40 Years

“The government of Nigeria has added no value to our electricity system,” says former Rivers State power consultant Onikoyi.

5 months ago

Atiku, Kwankwaso, Obi Discussing Merger To Wrest Power From APC

They are hopeful that the election tribunal will call for a re-election or rerun, which would see them merge to…

1 year ago

Ebunola Martins: APC knows How to Properly Share Power

After the failed attempt to remove Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State as Chairman of the Caretaker and Extraordinary…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Buhari Sacks Agriculture and Power Ministers, Redeploys Others

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday relieved two ministers of their duties. The Ministers leaving the cabinet are Minister of…

3 years ago

Hurricane Ida’s Aftermath: No Power, No Flights, Scant Drinking Water

Hundreds of thousands of Louisianans sweltered in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida on Tuesday with no electricity, no tap water,…

3 years ago

Nigeria Approves $16m for Six Power Projects

  Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved $8.29 million and N3 billion for the execution of various electricity…

4 years ago

Nigeria Spends Over $131m Monthly on Electricity Subsidy, Power Minister Says

The federal government of Nigeria says it is still paying over $131.14million in electricity tariff subsidy, despite the recent hike…

4 years ago

Myanmar Generals Tighten Grip on Power as Biden Threatens Sanctions

The United States threatened to reimpose sanctions on Myanmar’s generals after they seized power and detained elected leader Aung San…

4 years ago

Nigeria Government Should Hands-off Power Sector, Allow Private Sector Drive Competition, Power Expert Umeh Says

The Nigerian government has been advised to hands-off the country's power sector and should only provide the enabling regulations that…

4 years ago