President Bola Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension of the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad and three other directors, namely; Olaniyi Alaba Netufo – Executive Director, Corporate Services, Barka Sajou – Executive Director,…
IWD2024: IAEA Hosts Event With Over 400 Female Nuclear Experts
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) works to address the underrepresentation of women in the nuclear field through the IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) and the Lise Meitner Programme (LMP). By enabling more women to enter and pursue careers…
GPPSL’s CEO highlights key metrics for sustainable energy development in Africa
The Managing Director and CEO of Global Process & Pipeline Services Limited (GPPSL), Engr. Obi Uzu, has underscored the critical role of innovation in capacity building and sustainable development within the industry. “Innovation is not just about staying ahead; it…
Minister of Power inaugurates five projects under Presidential Power Initiative
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has inaugurated five projects, located in Okene, Kogi State, Amukpe, Delta State, Potiskum, Yobe State, Apo in Abuja, and Ihovbor, Edo State, under the phase one of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). The…
NERC: Discos fined N10.5bn for non-compliance on estimated billing
11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) for have been sanctioned for non-compliance with capping of estimated bills for unmetered customers. According to the Nigerian Eelectricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the sanctions were overdue as a review of the DisCos’ billing of…
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu signs Electricity Act Amendment Bill into Law
Establishes National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Commission (N-HYPPADEC) Mandates 5% of actual annual Opex of Gencos from preceding year for development of host communities After months of expectations, the President, yesterday, assented and signed into law the amended Electricity…
Tinubu, OPEC SG among speakers to discuss new energy world order at NIES 2024
The Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2024, scheduled to take place at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja, Nigeria, from February 26 to March 1, 2024, will host President Bola Tinubu including H.E Haitham Al Ghais, OPEC Secretary General,…
TCN energizes two World Bank-funded 100MVA transformers in Benin substation, Ihovbor work centre
enhances bulk supply to Egba, Oluku, Ihovbor, surrounding areas The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), with funding from the World Bank, has successfully upgraded and energized two 100MVA 132/33kV power transformers at its 132kV Benin Transmission Substation and Ihovbor…
Egbin Power: Illuminating The Future, Fostering Development Through Education
As a vehicle that catalyzes growth, education plays a pivotal role in the socio-economic development of communities and countries where it is given priority and commitment. Hence, the rapid transformation that such societies undergo over the years after educating the…