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Nationwide Blackout Looms As GenCos Threaten Shutdown Over ₦4trn Debts
By Cyril Ogar and ABAH ADAH, Abuja A nationwide blackout may be imminent as power generation companies ,GenCos, yesterday issued a warning to the Federal Government over the continued accumulation of debts now totalling over ₦4tn. The companies announced that they are on the brink of shutting down operations due to the growing liquidity crisis in the power sector.
NERC Fines AEDC, Eko, Six Others N628m Over Estimated Billings
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ,NERC, has slammed a cumulative fine of over N628m on eight Electricity Distribution Companies ,DisCos, for violating the capped billing regulations for unmetered customers. The affected DisCos include Abuja Electricity Distribution Company ,AEDC, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola. They were found to have failed to fully comply with the Commission’s approved monthly energy caps between July and September 2024 ,Q3 2024.
FG Mulls Holding Inaugural Steel Summit
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Steel Development Shuaibu Abubakar Audu has revealed that plans are underway to organise the country’s Inaugural Steel Summit to bring stakeholders who would develop a comprehensive blueprint for the Steel Sector’s growth and development.
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Umahi Unveils 71km Ondo Corridor
…Hails Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Commitment To Infrastructural Dev’t By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi has commended the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, for fostering inclusive governance and ensuring peace and unity in the state.
NERC Hears Petition By TCN On Fault Ratio Attribution
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has heard a petition filed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, seeking a review of NERC’s directive on fault ratio attribution in the Service Level Agreement, SLA, according to a post on the Commission’s X, formerly Twitter, handle. The petition hearing at the TCN headquarters had the petition hearing panel chaired by the Vice Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Oseni.
Zamfara APC Chairman Donates N10m, 100 Bags Of Rice To Party Executives
Zamfara APC Chairman Donates N10m, 100 Bags Of Rice To Party Executives By Abah Adah, Abuja The Chairman Zamfara State All Progressives Congress APC, Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani has donated 10 million naira cash and 100 bags of rice to the party executives in the state, a statement made available to Daylight, signed by Yusuf Idris Gusau, APC Publicity Secretary, Zamfara State, has revealed. Handing over the money and the rice to the state Secretary of the party, Hon.
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Metal Sector, Industrial Devt, Seeks Enabling Laws
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Federal Government has again committed to reviving the Ajaokuta Steel plant and the entire metal sector for unimpeded industrial development. Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, gave the assurance yesterday in Abuja in his keynote address while declaring open a Stakeholders Meeting on Review of the Metallurgical Industry Bill 2023.
Violent Extremism, A Complex Security Challenge - NCTC Boss
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Coordinator, National Counter-Terrorism Centre in the Office of the National Security Adviser, NCTC-ONSA, Major-General Adamu Laka has declared that violent extremism remains one of the most complex security challenges that the country is facing. The NCTC boss disclosed this while declaring open, a two-day validation meeting/workshop on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, PCVE, Guidelines and Strategic Communication Plan in Abuja, on Wednesday.
NEMSA Signs Electrical Safety, Insurance Compliance Pact With NAICOM
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, NEMSA, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, to enhance electrical safety and insurance compliance of residential, commercial and industrial properties in line with extant insurance policies.
NEMSA Signs Electrical Safety, Insurance Compliance Pact With NAICOM
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, NEMSA, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, to enhance electrical safety and insurance compliance of residential, commercial and industrial properties in line with extant insurance policies.
FG 'll Toll Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway When Completed - Umahi
By Abah Adah, Abuja Minister of Works, David Umahi, at the weekend, disclosed that the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway would be tolled upon 100% completion. This, the Minister said, would pave the way for the adequate maintenance of the road. Recalls that the FG had commenced tolling operations on the Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi expressway.
FG Unveils $23bn Energy Access, Expansion Investment
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious energy access programme that will see to the transformation of the nation’s energy sector. The programme which is being spear-headed by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, was put on the table at the just concluded Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit held in Dar es Salam, Tanzania, according to a statement t from the ministry.
FG To Spend N1.24bn On Repairs Of 18 Vandalised Power Towers
… As Benue community foils vandalisation of transmission tower By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Federal Government is expected to spend approximately N1.24bn to repair 18 transmission towers that were vandalized across three states in January 2024, AljazirahNigeria checks revealed. In a press statement earlier in January issued by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah Transmission Company of Nigeria ,TCN’s , naming the affected states as Rivers, Abia, and Kano States.
FG Moves To Tackle Grid Collapses With Construction Of 24 Substations
By Abah Adah Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has expressed the readiness of the Federal Government to tackle the incessant grid collapses in the country. Recalls that Nigeria recorded 12 grid collapses in 2024, which threw cities and villages into total darkness.
Works Minister Reveals Real Reason Behind Termination Of Julius Berger's Contract
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Contrary to popular belief that the delay in the delivery of most highway projects in Nigeria are as a result of lack or untimely release of funds, Works Minister Sen. Nweze David Umahi has accused some contractors of deliberately delaying contracts in order to ask for review of price when prices of materials increase.
TCN Commissions 48 Transformer Projects In 2024, Boosts Capacity To 4,928MVA
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Transmission Company of Nigeria ,TCN, has announced that it successfully commissioned 48 transformer projects across the country in 2024. This infrastructure upgrade has increased Nigeria’s total power transmission capacity by 4,928 megavolt amperes ,MVA, which translates to an additional 3,942.4 megawatts ,MW, of electricity to the national grid.
Alake Faults N9bn Budgetary Allocation For Mining Sector In 2025 , Seeks Review
By Abah Adah Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has criticised the N9 billion capital budget allocated to the mining sector in the 2025 budget, calling for an upward review. the Minister disclosed this in his X page at the weekend . He revealed that he had submitted to the National Assembly ,NASS, that the allocation was grossly “unacceptable” and inadequate to unlock Nigeria’s mining potential for the nation’s economic benefit.
Zungeru Power Plant: FG Promises Adequate Compensation To Displace Communities
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Federal Government, has reiterated its commitment to fulfilling its obligations of paying full compensation to communities displaced as a result of the construction of the 700 megawatts, hydroelectric power project in Zungeru, Niger State. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu made the government’s position known when he met with the Compensation and Resettlement Committee of the project midweek in his office in Abuja, according to a statement.
NERC To Impose Penalty On DisCos Over Unmigrated Meters
By Abah Adah Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ,NERC, has slammed a daily penalty on the Electricity Distribution Companies ,DisCos, over unmigrated meters effective from January 1st 2025. NERC had earlier declared as illegal the move by the Electricity Distribution Companies ,DisCos,to compel electricity consumers to pay for the replacement of obsolete meters.
Bello Threatens To Sack Defaulting FERMA Contractors, Inaugurates Street Light Project
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Bello Goronyo has charged the Managing Director/CEO of Federal Emergency and Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA, to warn contractors who fail to deliver on their contract awards to start doing the needful or risk sanctions, even as he commissioned a solar- powered streetlight project in Isale-Eko, Lagos.
ECOWAS Tasks Members On Cross-Border Cooperation To Meet Energy Demand
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, members have been charged to close ranks in pooling resources to meet growing regional electricity demands.
President Tinubu Restates Commitment To Transform Mining Sector For Inclusive Growth
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the transformation of the Nigerian mining sector for sustainable inclusive growth.
GenCos Lament Loss To Grid Collapses, Underutilised Capacity
…As Vandals Disrupt Repair Work On TCN’s Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV Line By Charles Ebi And ABAH ADAH, Abuja Generating Companies, GenCos, in Nigeria have expressed grave concern over the incessant collapse of the national grid as being experienced in recent times, and underutilised capacity, saying they causes them huge, multi-dimensional loss capable of crippling business.
FG Signs Contract For Construction Of Section I Enugu-Abakilike-Ogoja Highway
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Federal Government has signed a contract with Infiouest International Limited for the construction of section I of the third legacy road project of the Renewed Hope administration from a point on the Enugu/Abakaliki/Ogoja Highway, Africa Trans-Sahara route, cutting across Cross River, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa States and terminating in Apo in Abuja.
GEOSON, NPC Commit To Using Geospatial Tech For National Dev't
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja The Geoinformation Society of Nigeria, GEOSON, and the National Population Commission, NPC, have reaffirmed their commitment to utilising geospatial technologies as transformative tools for national development.
FGN Signs Construction Contract For Enugu-Abakilike-Ogoja Road Section I
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, has signed a contract with Infiouest International Limited for the construction of section I of the third legacy road project of the Renewed Hope administration from a point on the Enugu/Abakaliki/Ogoja Highway, Africa Trans-Sahara route, cutting across Cross River, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa States and terminating in Apo in Abuja.
NERC Declares Illegal Payment For Obsolete Meters’ Replacement By Consumers
By Abah Adah Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ,NERC, yesterday declared illegal the move by the Electricity Distribution Companies , DisCos, to compel electricity consumers to pay for the replacement of obsolete meters. NERC stated that the move contravenes its Order No. NERC/246/2021 on the Structured Replacement of Faulty and Obsolete End-use Customer Meters in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.
Stable Power Supply: Stakeholder Advocates $500m Re-capitalisation For DisCos
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, MD/ CEO, Azura Independent Power Plant, IPP, Edu Okeke, has stressed the need for a robust enabling environment to attract more private sector investment in addressing the challenges in Nigeria’s power sector for sustainable growth. Okeke stated this while delivering his keynote address at the 4th Power Correspondents Association of Nigeria, PCAN, annual workshop on Thursday in Abuja.
FG Issues Ultimatum To 10 Road Contractors In Niger Over Delay
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Federal Government has given ultimatum to contractors handling the 10 inherited ongoing projects in Niger State to move to site without further delay and ensure quality and speedy delivery of the projects they contracted to do or risk termination of such contracts. The harrowing experience of our reporter who travelled to-and-fro the Suleja-Minner, Minner-Kontagora sections of the road in Niger State recently confirms the pitiable state of federal roads in the state.
Reps Vow To Ensure Increased Funding For NMCO
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja The House of Representatives has decried inadequate budgetary provision for the Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office, NMCO, describing it as an aberration considering the steady increase in the agency’s revenue generation over the years. The concern was raised when the MCO played host to the House Committee on Solid Minerals who paid an oversight visit to the headquarters of the agency on Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking, Chairman of the committee, Hon.
Illegal Mining: Concerns Over Role Of Security Agencies Amid Chinese Connection
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Pursuant to their mandate of helping to sanitise operations in the Nigerian mining sector, men of the Mining Marshals stormed Libata mining site in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Friday, November 8th, 2024 in the afternoon to arrest some Chinese nationals said to be illegally mining lithium there on alleged trespass.
FG Commends EU, German Govt Over Launch Of NESP Phase III
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Federal Government has commended the European Union, EU, and German government for their continuous support towards energy security in the country through the Nigeria Energy Support Programme, NESP, whose third phase was launched alongside its First Steering Committee Meeting yesterday in Abuja.
FG Needs N19trn To Complete 2,604 Ongoing Projects - Minister
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stated that the financial requirements to successfully complete the ongoing 2,604 road projects inherited by the current administration have increased to N19trn, an increase from the previously estimated N13trn. This substantial escalation in cost highlights the growing challenges associated with infrastructure development and the necessity for additional funding to address these urgent projects.
FG Flags-off Construction Of Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Federal Government has flagged off the construction of Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, During the flag-off of the project on the Section I, Phase 1A of the project in Ilelah town, Sokoto State on Thursday, Minister of Works Sen David Umahi described it as a 48-year jinx being broken and a show of love for the people of the Northern part of the country by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to a statement from the ministry on Friday, signed by the Director, Press and Public...
Again, Hoodlums Vandalise Towers, Transmission Lines
By ABAH ADAH Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced the vandalisation of its power towers and transmission lines by yet-to-be unidentified hoodlums. A statement signed yesterday by the company’s General Manager, GM, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed that two towers along its 330kV Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines 1 and 2 have been vandalised, damaging their parts.
Chinese Firm To Build $300m Steel Plant In Nigeria
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja A Chinese Firm, Inner Galaxy Steel Company Limited, has committed to setting up a new steel plant worth about $300 million for the production of specialised steel products in Ogun State, South-Western Nigeria.
NERC, NJI Sign Awareness Campaign On NESI Reforms
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja In its quest to keep stakeholders abreast of developments arising from ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry, NESI, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, in collaboration with National Judicial Institute, NJI, has taken the awareness campaign to judicial officials.
Why SMDF Must Prepare Its Workforce For Emergencies - ES
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja The Executive Secretary, ES, and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the Solid Minerals Development Fund, SMDF, Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi, has stated that preparing the workforce of the Fund for effective emergency management was imperative.
Stakeholders Seek Local Languages Inclusion In Curriculum As School Celebrates Nigeria's Independence
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Parents and other stakeholders have made case for the inclusion of local languages in the curriculum, especially at the primary school level, as a means of perpetuating and promoting Nigeria’s rich diverse cultural values. The call was made at an event to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary with the theme: “Nigeria @ 64: Journey to the South-South” organised by Blossomhall School at the weekend in Abuja.
FEC Approves N820.87bn For Timely Completion Of Two Road Projects
…Begins palliative works on Abuja-Kaduna dual carriageway By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Federal Government has tasked the contractor handling the rehabilitation of the 82-km Section II of the Abuja – Kaduna – Zaria – Kano and the construction of the Bodo-Bonny road in Rivers State, Julius Berger (Nig.) Plc, to fast-track the completion of the two projects Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, gave the charge during a meeting with Julius Berger Nig.
NEMSA Reaffirmed Commitment To Enforcing Standards In Power Supply
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, NEMSA, has affirmed its commitment to enforcing technical standards and regulations to ensure safe and reliable electricity supply to the people.
SMDF Leverages Mining, Jewellery Making Training To Empower Women - Breaking News, Nigerian News and Top Stories From Aljazirah Nigeria Newspapers
By ABAH ADAH Solid Minerals Development Fund, SMDF, has commenced a training programme targeted at empowering at least 1,000 women in the mining and utilisation of gemstone products across the value chain. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Head, Corporate Communications, SMDF, Idowu Jokpeyibo.
SMDF To Commence Empowerment Of 1,000 Women In Jewellery Making
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Solid Minerals Development Fund, SMDF, has commenced a training programme targeted at empowering at least 1,000 Nigerian women in the mining and utilisation of gemstone products across the value chain. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Idowu Jokpeyibo, the head, Corporate Communications, SMDF.
FERMA Leads Employee Performance Management System Implementation
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA, has been rated as being at the forefront of the implementation of the Employee Performance Management System, EPMS, in the Nigerian Public Service. PMS consultant from Zohor, Mrs Titi Akisanya, made this known during an PMS appraisal session with FERMA management at the agency’s headquarters, a statement issued late Friday by FERMA’s Head, Information and Public Relations, Mrs Maryam Sanusi, had disclosed.
Works Ministry Launches PMS Day, Tasks Staff On FCSSIP - Breaking News, Nigerian News and Top Stories From Aljazirah Nigeria Newspapers
By ABAH ADAH Federal Ministry of Works has urged its staff to step up performance, as they are being accessed in line with the Performance Management System, PMS, component of the Federal Civil Service Strategy Implementation Plan, FCSSIP, developed by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, OHCSF. Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Yakubu Kofarmata, disclosed this during the launch of the Weekly PMS Day at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
No Cause For Alarm Over Tremor - NGSA Tells FCT Residents
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, NGSA, has allayed fear over the earth tremors experienced in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, urging residents not to panic.
FG Reopens Flood-wrecked Kano-Maiduguri Road After Repairs
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Travellers along the Bauchi corridor of the Kano-Maiduguri Highway now have cause to smile again as the Federal Government, FG, through the Ministry of Works, opens it to traffic after carrying out emergency repairs on the flood ravaged Sabon Gari axis of Section 2 in Bauchi State. AljazirahNigeria reports that as a result of heavy flooding in the area recently, that portion of the road was severely damaged, prompting the Minister of Works, Sen.
NERC Seeks Clarification As Stakeholders Back Renewal Of NBET's Licence - Breaking News, Nigerian News and Top Stories From Aljazirah Nigeria Newspapers
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has urged the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading PLC, NBET, to come up with a clear and convincing explanation as to why its operational license should be renewed as requested. NBET was given the advice Thursday in Abuja as the Commission held a public hearing on the application it filed for the renewal of its Purchase and Resale Licence.
FERMA Partners FHA On Housing Access Roads Development
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA has agreed to a strategic partnership proposal from the Federal Housing Authority ,FHA, aimed at improving housing projects by providing accessible and motorable roads. Managing Director/CEO, FERMA, Engr Chukwuemeka Agbasi who was speaking during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director/CEO, Hon.
FG Commends ANRML's $600m Investment In Kaduna Steel Plant
By ABAH ADAH Federal Government has expressed satisfaction with the $600 million investment by African Natural Resources & Mines Limited, ANML, a subsidiary of African Industries Group, AIG, in the Kaduna Steel Plant which has begun production. Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar made this known after being conducted round the plant during his working visit alongside the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Shri Balasabramania, on Thursday.
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