Security Threats behind Continued Blackout in Northern Nigeria, Says Power Minister, Adelabu
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the Northern Nigerian states have continued to experience blackouts because of a security threat. ...
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TCN Confirms National Grid Fully Restored | METROWATCH
By Seyi Babalola Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), said the national grid was restored at around 9.57 p.m. on Saturday, following a partial breakdown. TCN's General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said in an Abuja statement on Sunday that the grid experienced a minor disruption at around 3.09 p.m. on Saturday. She noted that operators began restoration operations immediately following the event, noting that "at approximately 9.57 p.m. on Saturday, the entire affected portion of the grid was successfully restored." “The system disturbance, which brings to three, the partial grid ...
Power Sector Critical to Economic Growth, Says Sanwoolu | METROWATCH
By Seyi Babalola Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu has described the power sector as a critical factor in economic development. ...
Nigerians Spent N16.5trn on Purchase of Fuel, Generators in 2023, Says Nigerian Government | METROWATCH
By Seyi Babalola Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, said that in 2023, Nigerians spent a total of N16.5 trillion on fuel, diesel, and generators for electricity generation. Recall that the power industry, which includes energy generating, transmission, and distribution businesses, had a total income of N1 trillion last year. According to the Power Minister, informal power customers spend more than N16 trillion. Adelabu claimed during the 2024 Nigeria Oil and Gas conference in ...
Why National Grid Hasn’t Collapsed in Last 2 Months, Says Power Minister, Adelabu | METROWATCH
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has said that issues surrounding the constant collapse of the National grid are being resolved. ...
Adelabu to Nigerians: We Can’t Fix Electricity Problem of 50 Years in One Year | METROWATCH
By Seyi Babalola Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration cannot fix the five decades of ...
Geometric Power Reminds Why Nigeria Needs to Open up Entire Sector for Private Investments | METROWATCH
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has said there is need for the Nigerian government to open up the ...
Boko Haram Destroys 330 KVA Power Towers in Yobe | METROWATCH
The police command in Yobe State has reported that suspected Boko Haram insurgents destroyed two 330 KVA power transmission towers ...
We Can No Longer Continue to Subsidise Electricity – Fed. Govt | METROWATCH
By Seyi Babalola Adebayo Adelabu, the minister of power, has stated that the nation can no longer afford to subsidize ...
CBN Disburses N1.3trn to Support Power Supply in 5 Years
By Lydia Ngwakwe The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has disbursed over N1.3 trillion to support the provision ...
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