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NDPHC Holds Induction for New Staff
NDPHC Holds Induction for New Staff The three-day induction programme for newly engaged staff of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) culminated

Africa Has the Energy. But Who Will Finance It?
Africa Has the Energy. But Who Will Finance It? More than 150 oil and gas projects are reportedly stalled amid tightening international finance and persistent

Resilient Power Grids Critical to Nigeria’s Energy Security – Minister
Resilient Power Grids Critical to Nigeria’s Energy Security – Minister The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called for electricity grids to receive the

Tegbe Assures Industries of Sustained Power Supply and Sternly Warns Against Energy Theft
Tegbe Assures Industries of Sustained Power Supply and Sternly Warns Against Energy Theft The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has assured industries operating

Minister of Power Vows to Stop N120b Annual Energy Theft Along Ikorodu-Sagamu Corridor
Minister of Power Vows to Stop N120b Annual Energy Theft Along Ikorodu-Sagamu Corridor The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has issued a stern warning

FG’s Electricity Subsidy Obligation Hits N1.93tn in 2025
FG’s Electricity Subsidy Obligation Hits N1.93tn in 2025 The Federal Government’s electricity tariff subsidy obligation stood at N1.928tn in 2025, as it continued to

Ajaokuta Steel Faces Power Disconnection over N5.46bn Electricity Debt
Ajaokuta Steel Faces Power Disconnection over N5.46bn Electricity Debt The moribund Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited and its host community are at risk of losing electricity supply over outstanding obligations of N5.46bn, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has disclosed. According to NERC’s 2025 Annual Report, the steel company and the host community made no payment towards energy invoices and service charges issued by the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and the Market Operator throughout the year. The report showed that Ajaokuta Steel received an energy invoice of N4.96bn from NBET in 2025 but failed to make any payment. It also did not settle a N500m service charge invoice issued by the Market Operator, bringing its total outstanding obligation to N5.46bn. NERC said the persistent failure to settle the bills had become a concern, prompting the commission to escalate the matter to relevant Federal Government ministries for intervention. The commission warned that continued non-payment could result in the Ajaokuta complex being disconnected by its electricity service providers over its accumulated debt. The development comes amid renewed Federal Government efforts to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Complex, which has remained largely inactive decades after construction began. The electricity debt further highlights the financial difficulties facing the complex and broader challenges surrounding electricity bill payments by government-linked institutions and other major power consumers. Meanwhile, NERC disclosed that international bilateral electricity customers recorded weaker remittance performance in 2025 compared with their local counterparts. The international customers, comprising Société Nigérienne d’Électricité, Société Béninoise d’Énergie Électrique and Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo, were issued a combined invoice of $73.91m for ancillary services provided by the Market Operator. The three companies paid $62.75m, representing an 84.90 per cent remittance performance during the year. For local bilateral customers, invoices for ancillary services provided by the Market Operator stood at N13.20bn, while payments amounted to N12.75bn, representing a 96.60 per cent remittance performance. The figures highlight the continuing financial pressures within Nigeria’s electricity market, where unpaid obligations and weak remittances remain major challenges to the liquidity and sustainability of the power sector.

TCN Denies Tripping of 330kV Lines Supplying Abuja
TCN Denies Tripping of 330kV Lines Supplying Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has dismissed claims that the tripping of its 330kV transmission lines supplying Abuja caused a reduction in electricity allocation to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). TCN said the reduction in AEDC’s allocation from approximately 641MW to 314MW was caused by low power generation on the national grid and not by any transmission line fault. The clarification followed a statement issued by AEDC on August 26, 2026, informing its customers of prevailing electricity supply constraints and attributing part of the reduction in its power allocation to the alleged tripping of transmission lines supplying Abuja from the Shiroro Transmission Substation. In a statement, TCN described the claim as inaccurate and misleading, stressing that all 330kV transmission lines within the Abuja Region were currently in service. “Contrary to the information contained in AEDC’s publication, all 330kV transmission lines within Abuja Region are currently in circuit, and no such tripping of the 330kV transmission lines supplying Abuja axis, as alleged by AEDC, has occurred,” TCN said. The transmission company said the reduction in AEDC’s allocation and the resulting load shedding across its feeders could therefore not be attributed to the alleged tripping of its 330kV transmission lines in the Abuja Region. TCN urged stakeholders to ensure accurate and clear dissemination of information concerning electricity supply challenges. The company reiterated its commitment to transmitting available bulk electricity efficiently across the country while maintaining the stability, reliability and integrity of the national transmission grid.

NDPHC Recovers Billions of Naira Power Equipment Abandoned at Ports
NDPHC Recovers Billions of Naira Power Equipment Abandoned at Ports The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited has recovered power equipment worth billions of naira that had been abandoned at seaports across Nigeria, following an intervention by the Nigerian Ports Authority. The company said the recovery would help prevent further financial losses while preserving critical equipment that could be deployed for ongoing power infrastructure projects. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the company’s management to the NPA headquarters in Marina, Lagos. Adighije said the engagement was aimed at strengthening cooperation between NDPHC and the ports authority, particularly in facilitating the movement and clearance of equipment required for power projects. She expressed appreciation to the NPA management for its role in helping the company recover cargoes that had remained stranded at different Nigerian ports. According to her, the intervention saved NDPHC several billions of naira that could otherwise have been lost. The equipment had been held at Nigerian ports for years due to contractual and litigation-related disputes. In March, NDPHC announced plans to recover 110 abandoned containers and 216 packages of critical power equipment that had remained at the ports for almost a decade. The equipment was procured by engineering, procurement and construction contractors from 2007 for power plant projects but was subsequently stranded following disputes surrounding the contracts. NDPHC said its current management had made the recovery of stranded assets, resolution of legacy debts and restoration of dormant generation capacity key priorities. The company also disclosed that collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service and support from the Customs Comptroller-General enabled it to secure the necessary waivers for the recovery of the equipment, which is worth millions of dollars. The assets are expected to be deployed towards the completion of ongoing power projects. Adighije also emphasised the importance of efficient logistics and prompt clearance of critical equipment to the delivery of power infrastructure projects. She called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in the energy and maritime sectors, noting that effective logistics remained essential to improving Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure. The recovery comes amid ongoing efforts by the Federal Government and industry players to maximise existing power assets and address persistent challenges affecting electricity generation, transmission and distribution. NDPHC has been working to restore dormant generation capacity and improve the performance of its National Integrated Power Projects as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s electricity infrastructure. Responding, the NPA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Abubakar Dantsoho, welcomed the NDPHC delegation and reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to partnerships that support national development. Dantsoho commended NDPHC for its contribution to Nigeria’s power sector and assured the company of the NPA’s continued cooperation on initiatives that could promote economic growth and improve electricity supply. The NDPHC delegation included the Executive Director, Corporate Services, Chukwuma Umeoji; Executive Director, Finance and Accounts, Omololu Agoro; and Head, Expediting and Logistics, Rufaif 330kV Lines Supplying Abuja

Power, Pen and Ph.D: Ikeja Electric, Others Hail Platforms Africa Adeola Yusuf’s Highest Academic Milestone at LASU
Power, Pen and Ph.D: Ikeja Electric, Others Hail Platforms Africa Adeola Yusuf’s Highest Academic Milestone at LASU …’A Win For Town And Gown,’ Details