By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, has urged the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, to place greater emphasis on service delivery and the needs of consumers. The monarch said electricity distribution should not focus mainly on commercial returns. He spoke when the company’s new Regional Head […]
By SANI BATURE THE Federal Capital Territory Water Board has restored potable water supply to Wuse 1, Wuse 2, Wuye and Maitama after completing emergency repairs on a major trunk line. The agency said the restoration followed the successful completion of maintenance work carried out by its engineers to prevent a larger system failure. The […]
TCN Announces Planned Maintenance at Katampe Transmission Substation THE Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled seven-hour power outage affecting several parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as it undertakes preventive maintenance on critical transmission infrastructure. According to the company, the maintenance exercise will take place on Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and […]
Electricity Consumers Decry Poor Supply Amid Calls for Tougher Regulation of DisCos PERSISTENT electricity shortages across parts of Nigeria have continued to trigger frustration among consumers, with residents and industry stakeholders accusing electricity distribution companies (DisCos) of failing to deliver stable power despite repeated tariff increases and reform promises. The growing public dissatisfaction coincides with […]
Scarcity Disrupts Daily Life RESIDENTS of Warri South and Uvwie are grappling with an acute shortage of sachet water, popularly known as “pure water,” following an ongoing strike by producers. The disruption, which began on 1st May 2026, has significantly reduced supply across both local government areas, leaving households scrambling for alternative sources of safe […]