Voices from the Ground Businesses Struggling Under Epileptic Power Supply SMALL business owners across parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are raising alarm over worsening electricity supply, warning that prolonged outages are pushing many enterprises to the brink of collapse. From welders and cold room operators to fashion designers and petty traders, residents say […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH DESPITE decades of reforms, massive public spending, and repeated assurances of progress, Nigeria’s power sector remains stuck in chronic underperformance, failing to deliver reliable electricity to homes and businesses. Each reform phase promised stable supply, lower tariffs, and improved productivity. Instead, the national grid continues to suffer frequent collapses, fragile infrastructure, and […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori says his administration is ready to collaborate with power sector experts to develop infrastructure that will expand electricity generation and distribution across the state. Speaking at a three-day seminar organised by the Asaba Correspondents Chapel of the NUJ, and represented by Commissioner Charles Aniagwu, the governor described […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH NIGERIA’S power regulatory system faces a potential breakdown as the tenure of NERC’s Chairman and several commissioners expires between December 2025 and February 2026. President Bola Tinubu has nominated Abdullahi Garba Ramat and two commissioners, but Senate confirmation is still pending. Analysts say political appointments have weakened NERC over the years, despite […]
As Company Says Sapele, Ihovbor Substations’ Maintenance Progressing Well The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has addressed the ongoing reduction in electricity supply hours across its franchise states. In a statement released to The Pointer, BEDC’s Head of Branding and Corporate Communications, Mrs. Evelyn Gbiwen, said the reduction is caused by factors beyond the company’s […]