The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has identified issues of power infrastructure as a key challenge hindering development of the fifth generation network (5G) in Nigeria. Mr Bako Wakil, the Director, Technical Standards and Network Integrity (DTSNI) of NCC, stated this at the ongoing Social Media Week. Wakil spoke at a special session on “5G Development,…
The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the cleaning and inspection of its 20’’ offshore pipeline from Badagry in Nigeria to Takoradi in Ghana. The Internal inspection of the 569 km offshore pipeline was completed on Sunday February 23, 2020, almost one month ahead of…
Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos) comprising gas-fired and hydro stations said that they could not generate 2,914 megawatts of electricity on Wednesday due to unavailability of gas. This information was made known in a daily energy report by the Advisory Power Team, office of the Vice President, a copy of which was obtained in Abuja on…
The Abuja Electricity Distribution (AEDC) has appealed to the Federal Government to reduce the 45 per cent import duties on meters to aid effective supply to customers. Mr Ernest Mupwaya, AEDC Managing Director said this during an interactive session between the AEDC Executive Management Team and consumers in Abuja on Thursday. Mupwaya said import duties…
The Federal Government has promised to procure more x-ray scanning machines to fast-track cargo examination and clearance at the nation’s sea ports. Mr Okokon Udo, Director, Home Finance, Ministry of Finance and National Planning, disclosed this at a sensitisation workshop for importers and stakeholders in Kano on Thursday. The workshop was organised by the Trade…
Kano State Government says it plans to complete one of its two hydro power plants in Tiga, for electricity generation by October 2020. Mr Mu’azu Magaji, the state’s Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, said this on Wednesday in Kano. Magaji said the 10 megawatt power plant will ease power problems facing residents and industries in…
A cross section of electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja on Wednesday rejected the proposed increase of electricity tariff. The consumers made their stand known during a public hearing on the application made by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for electricity tariff review. The…
Electricity Generation Companies (GenCos) comprising gas-fired and hydro stations said that they could not generate 2,967.5 megawatts of electricity on Tuesday due to unavailability of gas. This information was made known in a daily energy report by the Advisory Power Team, office of the Vice President, a copy of which was obtained in Abuja on…
Mr Mike Sangster, Managing Director, Total E&P Nigeria Limited, says a progressive Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) can be the catalyst needed to drive investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Sangster spoke on Wednesday during a panel session at the ongoing Fourth Sub Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) in Lagos. The review…
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has commended National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for implementing policies and programmes to that would ease economic pangs of millions of indigent Nigerians. The Chairman of CLO in Anambra, Mr Vincent Ezekwueme, made the commendation on Wednesday while speaking in Enugu. Ezekwueme spoke on the new NERC policies banning estimated…