#ElectricitySupply Archives | FAMOUS REPORTERS

Apr

26

2024

Peter Obi proffers solution to Nigeria’s poor electricity supply

NATIONAL NEWS#ElectricitySupply, #PeterObi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has described the availability of a stable power sector as a critical factor to achieve to the desired New Nigeria. Obi who expressed acrimony over the inability of Nigeria being the giant of Africa to pride itself in the provision of electricity to power at least one of her major cities, whereas Tanzania, he stressed had succeeded in powering all her major cities. Obi while regretting the extant retrogressive state of the country, disclosed that a World Bank report showed that about 70 per cent of 40 million Tanzanians living…

Sep

26

2023

By Famous Reporters

Reps call for urgent completion of power project in Delta

NATIONAL NEWS#EEDC, #ElectricitySupply, #PowerandTransmissionCompanyofNigeria

Reps call for urgent completion of power project in Delta By Jonathan Lois, FCT, Abuja The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Power and Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), to urgently provide required funds to ensure the completion of Okpai–Kwale Transmission Line Project, in Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal constituency of Delta State. The House mandated the Committee on Power to ensure that bottlenecks mitigating against the completion of the project are effectively addressed "and the project completed in due time." These resolutions followed the adoption of a motion titled, "Need to Address the Absence of Power Supply in Ndokwa/Ukwuani…

Sep

14

2023

By Famous Reporters

Breaking: EEDC Announces Nationwide Blackout, As Nigeria’s Power Grid Breakdown

NATIONAL NEWS#Blackout, #EEDC, #ElectricitySupply

Breaking: EEDC Announces Nationwide Blackout, As Nigeria's Power Grid Breakdown The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, (EEDC) Plc has informed Nigerians, particularly those resident in the Eastern region of an inevitable widespread blackout across the country following the complete collapse of Nigeria’s electricity grid early. According to reports, the grid collapsed in the wee hours of Thursday, on September 14, 2023, at about 12:40 a.m. on resulting to the massive loss of supply to power distributors nationwide. The worrisome situation has been confirmed by multiple sources in the power sector, as well as electricity distribution companies, at dawn. EEDC has, therefore,…

Jul

26

2023

By Famous Reporters

Reps move to compel Oil & Gas Companies to stop gas flaring, provide 24-hour electricity to Delta Communities

NATIONAL NEWS#ElectricitySupply, Oil and gas

Reps move to compel Oil & Gas Companies to stop gas flaring, provide 24-hour electricity to Delta Communities By JONATHAN LOIS The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on Federal Government to compel the oil and gas producing companies engaged in the flaring of gas to convert gases to electricity for the benefit of the host Communities. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion on the need to compel the Operators to 'stop gas flaring and convert same to provide 24-hour electricity to Isoko/Ndokwa/Ukwani Federal Constituency of Delta State', jointly sponsored by Hon. Jonathan Ajioghene Ukodhiko…

Jul

26

2023

By Famous Reporters

Senate, House of Reps Kick Against Proposed Hike In Electricity Tariff

POLITICS#10thNationalAssembly, #ElectricitySupply, #Hike, #Senate, #Tariff

Senate, House of Reps Kick Against Proposed Hike In Electricity Tariff The Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the proposed electricity tariffs by the Distribution companies. It also urged the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to decentralize the proposed scheduled stakeholders meeting to the six Geo political Zones. These resolutions were taken after the lawmakers deliberated on a motion sponsored by Senator Yunus Akintunde Representing Oyo Central. In a lead debate, Senator Akintunde explained that huge sums of money were spent by senators across the country in the procurement and installation of transformers, through their Zonal intervention Projects, which…

Feb

20

2023

By Famous Reporters

ABIA DECIDES: We will invigorate electricity availability, rehabilitation centres across the state… APC’s Emenike

POLITICS#ElectricitySupply, #IkechiEmenike, #Infrastructure, #RehabilitationCentre, #Water

ABIA DECIDES: We will invigorate electricity availability, rehabilitation centres across the state... APC's Emenike The Abia State APC's gubernatorial candidate, High Chief Ikechi Emenike has pledged to intensify electricity supply, as well as erect Social Services and Rehabilitation Centres across the nooks and crannies of the State. Emenike who vowed to set up specialized mental health and rehabilitation centres in each of the three senatorial districts, if elected into office, regretted the deteriorating health condition of the youths of Abia. In an exclusive interview with famousreporters.com, the frontline governorship candidate decried the poor presence of government…

Dec

26

2022

By Famous Reporters

Why Abia Central Needs Rep. Sam Onuigbo Part 3: ELECTRICITY

POLITICS#EffectiveRepresentation, #ElectricitySupply, #SamOnuigbo

Why Abia Central Needs Rep. Sam Onuigbo Part 3: ELECTRICITY Every country serious about development must centre its plan around the provision of electricity which has proven over and over again to be at the nucleus of driving industrial growth. This is more so for a country like Nigeria with a crippling rate of unemployment. Rep. Sam Onuigbo in his vision for a progressive Nigeria, has always been aware of this and has at several fora advanced conversations on addressing Nigeria’s energy poverty particularly by using renewable energy to bridge the energy gap. Little wonder then that the Climate Change…

Oct

12

2022

23 Comments

By Famous Reporters

Orji Kalu flags off solar street lights Installation in Arochukwu

Uncategorized#ElectricitySupply, #GoodGovernance, #Sen.OrjiUzorKalu

Orji Kalu flags off solar street lights Installation in Arochukwuo The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has flagged off the installation of solar street lights across Arochukwu Local Government Area. During the flag-off last week, Senator Kalu said the project will increase the social and economic activities in the council area. The ceremony was performed by the member representing Arochukwu State Constituency, Hon Mike Ukoha on behalf of the Chief Whip of the Senate, noting that the solar installation will get to all parts of the local government area. He commended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu,…

Sep

07

2022

8 Comments

By Famous Reporters

Ohafia Community Lauds Orji Kalu For Good Road Network, Electricity Supply

POLITICS#ElectricitySupply, #OrjiUzorKalu, #RoadNetwork

Ohafia Community Lauds Orji Kalu For Good Road Network, Electricity Supply The people of Abia Ohafia in Ohafia local government area of Abia State have said former governor of the state and senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is the first politician to construct a road project in their community. They also gave him credit for the power supply in their community. Chief Peter Eke Onoh, the president general of Abia Ohafia Community Development Association in a chat with ABN TV expressed gratitude for the senator’s visit to Ania ward during his tour of wards, praising him for…