Electricity Digest

Africa’s foremost electricity journal

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Today marks 3 years since we lost a quintessential counsel & partner—Francis Toluleke Akinlotan.
In your words we “continue to focus on God… daily life & the consciousness of limited time.”
Thank you for the legacy.
Rest in perfect peace.
#FrancisAkinlotan #GoneButNotForgotten

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May the blessings of Eid al-Adha fill your life with peace, prosperity, and contentment. Have a joyous celebration with your loved ones. Eid Mubarak! #electricitydigest #elecricitylaw #nigeria #sallah #eidmubarak

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10 benefits of 2023 Electricity Act Bill signed by Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has approved the new Electricity Act, which replaces the 2005 Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act.

Below are 10 benefits of the assented 2023 Electricity Act :👇

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the Electricity Act 2023 which was initially passed by lawmakers in July 2022 under the Muhammadu Buhari administration. The Electricity Act will replace the Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act of 2005.

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The way we generate and use electricity will shape the future of our planet. Quote by Albert Arnold Gore Jr., who is an American politician, businessman, and environmentalist who served as the 45th vice president of the United States from 1993 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton

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During the commissioning of the Afam 3-fast power plant in Oyigbo LGA, Rivers state, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo announced that Transcorp Power has been chosen as the preferred bidder to acquire the Abuja Disco (AEDC), according to the approval granted by the NCP.

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Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO, has confirmed that the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has disconnected major feeders that supply electricity to its franchise areas.

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Effective implementation of the charter will improve delivery and result in better performance by the Commission. The national coordinator of SERVICOM, Mrs.Akajemeli, commended NERC's efforts and emphasized that the charter would improve service delivery in the power sector.

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced its service charter, aimed at enhancing efficient service delivery across the country.

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By launching the charter, the Commission commits to ensuring the safety, security, reliability, and quality of service in the production and delivery of electricity to consumers.

[electricitylawr @electricitylawr]

The lack of access to prepaid meters has been a major factor that has caused grave instability in the power sector and sustained the estimated billing regime which the federal government is making strategic efforts to curb. (4/4)

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The preliminary review revealed that the defendants diverted a substantial portion of the funds for other uses through related entities and individuals/companies connected to the electricity DisCos and the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). (3/4)

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The apex bank also asked commercial banks to restrict the account of 10 companies that received power sector intervention funds under the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) for 180 days, pending its investigation's outcome. (2/4)

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The Electricity Bill 2022 recently passed the second reading in the Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate).

This Bill seeks to resolve some of the issues plaguing the Nigerian Electricity Industry.

Here are 9 Key Changes in the New Bill. (Thread)

#Electricity

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The Senate has passed the Electricity Bill, 2022 after consideration of the Committee report on power. The Bill seeks to promote policies and regulatory measures that would ensure the expansion of power transmission networks in Nigeria in order to address any imbalance (1/3)

[electricitylawr @electricitylawr]

The @cenbank in a suit filed at the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi state, on July 20, has requested an order to freeze 157 accounts of Meter Asset Providers (MAPs) for allegedly diverting funds meant for the procurement of prepaid meters. (1/4)