Electric wires are pictured in Ojuelegba district in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos

13 states’ access to electricity still below 40 pct: report

With gas supply, distribution and transmission challenges affecting on-grid power sector, indications have emerged that 13 states’ access to electricity is still below 40 per cent. Report obtained by correspondent from the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, showed that small-scale generators (10-15 GW) account for almost 50 per cent of the population that have limited or […]

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Fulani herdsmen kill monarch, 28 others in Taraba

A monarch in Taraba State and 28 others were killed during the week in a fresh new attacks by Fulani herdsmen, The Nation reports. The attacks, which took place between Tuesday and Wednesday, occurred while the dust was yet to settle on herdsmen attacks on some Benue communities early in the year, which resulted in […]

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FG signs ₦2.096 trillion contract agreement for 3,050 MW hydro power project

The Nigerian Government has described the 3,050 megawatts hydro power project worth over $5.792 billion (about ₦2.096 trillion) in Taraba State as a new dawn in the nation’s power diversity and energy needs. Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, who made remarks while signing the contract agreement for the joint venture with […]

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