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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 […]
Residents of Zamfara state, particularly those within the Gusau metropolis, are deeply concerned about alleged misconduct by personnel from the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). They have raised alarm over what they perceive as theft and human rights abuses perpetrated against members of the Gusau community. In recent times, residents have observed a worrying decline […]
From Abdullahi Idris, Dutse The Government of Jigawa state and the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) have signed an innovative partnership that will ensure stable electricity across the state. This was disclosed to pressmen at the government house dutse shortly after the meeting with critical energy stakeholders by chief press secretary to Jigawa Governor,Malam Hamisu […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has put up for sale the sixth-largest power distribution utility due to a ₦110 billion ($130 million) debt, less than two years after the lenders who took over the company failed to turn it around and make it profitable. Nigeria has 11 power distribution companies, but it is struggling […]
The Zamfara State division of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO) has initiated a widespread campaign to disconnect illegally connected electricity in the region, stressing that the company will no longer tolerate such unauthorized hookups. Abdulrasheed Mohammed, the Regional Manager of Operations, conveyed the urgency of this action, highlighting the alarming trend of individuals illicitly tapping […]
The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, KAEDCO, has agreed to restore power supply to Birnin Kebbi metropolis within hours this Wednesday. This followed the intervention of Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu to resolve the misunderstanding between the company and the Nigerian Army. The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Babale Umar Yauri announced this […]
Following the recent assault on Kaduna Electric staff by some members of the Nigerian Army in Birnin Kebbi, the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies -SSAEAC-has directed its Kebbi members to stay away from their offices until their safety is guaranteed. This was contained In a statement made available to journalists, Deputy General […]
Officials of Kaduna Electric Distribution Company got more than they bargained for when soldiers invaded head office of the company in Kebbi State, beating up staff on duty. The soldiers reportedly stormed the company on Saturday over alleged disconnection of electricity at Dukku Barracks in Birnin Kebbi. Condemning the act, Head, Corporate Communication, Kaduna Electric, […]
United Bank for Africa says it hopes to sell Abuja Electricity distribution company, a delinquent electricity firm it took over two years ago to recover $122 million of debt. In 2021, the lender foreclosed Abuja Electricity Distribution Co., which serves the country’s capital city and surrounding states, after it could not repay loans it raised […]
Kaduna Electric has issued a disconnection notice to ABU Zaria Electric due to outstanding debt of over 931 million naira. The disconnection is scheduled to take place on an unspecified date and the reason for it is the payment of debt. The notice bears the name of the Vice Chancellor of ABU Main, account number […]