By Ekanem Faith The Cross River State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka Williams, has described electricity as the “oxygen of every business,” underscoring its vital role in economic survival and growth. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) at his office in Calabar, Williams…
By Inyali Peter, PhD After days of speculation, Minister of Power Chief Adebayo Adelabu resigned his appointment yesterday to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State, effective April 30, 2026. In his letter to the President, he proposed the creation of a Ministry of Energy, a recommendation that goes to the heart of one of…
By Ovat Abeng As part of its commitment to adequate service delivery, FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited, a subsidiary of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company EEDC in charge of Anambra State, has announced the sale of electricity meters to consumers in the State. Managing Director of the Company, Mr Okechukwu Okafor, made the announcement while answering…
By Joe Udo Okene (Converseer) – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has informed the public that the 45MVA 132/33kV transformer at Okene Transmission Station tripped during efforts to restore the 33kV Okene 1 feeder, following its restoration on April 10, 2026. According to a statement by Ndidi Mbah, GM, Public Affairs, on Saturday, preliminary…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The debt repayment plan followed the final review of the legacy debts that have beset the power sector for more than a decade. A statement by Bayo…
