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JUST IN: Kaduna Electric Announces Power Outage in Gusau, Talata Mafara

Kaduna Electric has announced a power outage affecting the areas of Gusau and Talata Mafara in Zamfara State. The announcement was made on August 19, 2024, by Abdulazeez Abdullahi, the Head of Corporate Communication for the company. In the statement, Abdullahi explained that the outage is due to the tripping of the 132KV Funtua-Gusau Transmission […]

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Kaduna DisCo Increases Employee Salaries Despite ₦110bn Debt Burden

Amidst a staggering ₦110bn debt and numerous operational hurdles, Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (DisCo) has taken a notable step by announcing a 10% increase in employee salaries. This decision, spearheaded by Umar Hashidu, the appointed administrator following the dissolution of the board by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, aims to bolster staff morale and enhance […]

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FCCPC Urges Customers To Report Unfair Estimated Electricity Billing Practices

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is urging electricity consumers to report any distribution companies (DisCos) that fail to comply with regulations on capping estimated bills for unmetered customers. In a statement released on Monday, the FCCPC commended the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for taking action against 11 DisCos for non-compliance. Recent […]