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Power Generation Hits 4.286 MGW

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says that
electricity generation has hit 4,286 megawatts as against the 3,700 MW that is
being insinuated in the country.

TCN’s Assistant General Manager, Public Affairs, Dave
Ifabiyi also said that the drop in power generation on Monday was due to the
one-day shutdown of a power plant.

Ifabiyi, who made the clarifications in a telephone
interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos, said that power generation
dropped by 460 megawatts on Monday.

“The 460 megawatts drop in power generation on Monday was
due to the one-day shutdown of the Okpai Power Plant owned by Agip Oil Company
in Delta State.

“The plant was closed to undergo repairs,’’ he said.

He said that the one-day closure of the Okpai Power Plant
forced power generation to stand at 4,100 megawatts, which rose to 4,286 MW on
Tuesday.

“As at Tuesday, Nigeria’s power generation stood at 4,286
megawatts. We are expectant that our power generation capacities will build-up
with time.

“The shutdown of the Okpai Power Plant was because of
vandalised line which was later restored the same day,’’ he said.

Ifabiyi said that the ongoing privatisation of the power
sector would result in increased power generation and improved supply of
electricity to Nigerians.

Our correspondent recalls that as at December 2012, power
generation ratio in Nigeria stood at 4,502.2 megawatts.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission
(NERC) has said  that PHCN customers who
were willing to purchase their own prepaid meters could go ahead and do so.

The Chairman of NERC, Dr Sam Amadi,  told newsmen in Abuja that willing customers
could make advance payment to the Distribution Companies (DISCOs) of their choice.

This is contrary to earlier pronouncement by the NERC in
December when it said that the pre-paid meters being distributed to users
remained free of charge.

In a recent official letter, NERC stated that consumers were
not required to pay for collection of meters, as the cost had already been
reflected in the new electricity tariff.

It added that there should not be any exchange of monies
between customers and PHCN.

Amadi, however, told newsmen that the commission would soon
organise a public hearing on how long customers would have to wait before they
got their meters.

He said that the commission would sanction DISCOs who
collected money from customers and did not provide the meters.

Amadi also said that the commission would put measures in
place to monitor the operations of the vendors who would supply and install the
meters directly to users.

He said that the commission would also work out modalities
for payment of the meters.

The chairman said that the public hearing would also look at
how to protect the Small and Medium Enterprises from high fixed charges and
tariffs.

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NPA Assures On Staff Welfare 

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The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has said the management will continue to accompany its port infrastructure  and equipment  modernization drive  with the development of the welfare of its personnel.
Dantsoho made the disclosure recently while responding to the commendation by the Maritime Workers Union (MWUN) and the senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASGOC) on the  clearing  of the age-long problem of employee stagnation, when the union paid him a courtesy visit at the Authority’s headquarters in Lagos.
A Statement by NPA’s General Manager Corporate & Strategic Communications, Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara, quoted Dantsoho as saying,  “our Port infrastructure and equipment modernization drive will go hand-in-hand with continuous staff welfare improvement”.
The NPA MD disclosed that human capital development constitutes the key strategy for creating and sustaining superior performance under his watch, adding that “talent development constitutes a critical success factor for the actualization of the big hairy audacious goals we have set for ourselves especially in the area of Port competitiveness.
“The only way we can meet and indeed exceed stakeholders’ expectations is to deepen the competencies of our human resources assets and boosting their morale.”
Speaking further, Dantsoho commended the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, for approving the strategic proposal of the Dantsoho-led Management team that solved the over a decade-long problem of lack of promotion that had fuelled industrial disharmony.
“I must specially appreciate our amiable Minister for graciously approving the multi-pronged stratagem we deployed that cleared all outstanding cases of employee stagnation by conducting examinations in one fell swoop and instituted timelines to forestall a recurrence of such anomaly”, he sad.
Speaking on behalf of the joint maritime labour unions, the President  of Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations & Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), Comrade Bodunde stated, “In addition to clearance of the backlog of stagnated promotions, we also wish to express our appreciation for the increase in productivity bonuses, provision of end-of-year welfare packages for staff, and the revision of the Financial Guide to the Condition of Service, which now addresses our members’ concerns about inflationary pressures.”
Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos
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ANLCA Chieftain Emerges FELCBA’s VP

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National Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Elder Olumide Fakanlu, has been elected Vice President of the Federation of ECOWAS Licensed Customs Brokers Association (FELCBA).
The election took place during the FELCBA Congress, held from Tuesday, June 17th to Thursday, June 19th, 2025, in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Fakanlu’s emergence as Vice President marks a significant achievement for Nigeria within the regional customs brokerage community.
Apart from Fakanlu, Secretary of the Seme Chapter of ANLCA, Austin Nwosu, was also elected, securing the role of Secretary of Relations with Institutions.
The Nigerian delegation played an active role in the congress, with Michael Ebeatu nominated as a member of the electoral officer team, ensuring a fair and transparent election process.
The three-day congress concluded with delegates undertaking a visit to the Sierra Leone Port, offering insights into the host nation’s maritime operations, followed by a recreational trip to the Tokeh Beach.
The newly elected executives are expected to lead FELCBA in its efforts to harmonize customs brokerage practices, promote trade facilitation, and advocate for the interests of licensed customs brokers across the ECOWAS sub-region.
Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos
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NSC, Police Boost Partnership On Port Enforcement 

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In a bid to enhance more enforcement in the nation’s Port, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The Council said the collaboration is aimed at enhancing stronger enforcement, compliance and improve operational efficiency across Nigeria’s ports.
Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of  NSC, Dr. Pius Akutah, made this known during a visit to the  Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The visit, which he said, focused on strengthening institutional synergy, comes in the wake of growing responsibilities for the NSC under the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
Akutah emphasized the critical role of security agencies in supporting port operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
He called for the posting of police officers to assist the Council’s monitoring and enforcement teams at key port locations including Lagos, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt, and Calabar.
“The posting will complement the activities of our revived task teams and enhance our ability to enforce standards across the maritime logistics chain”, he said.
Earlier, the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Egbetokun, assured the Council of the Force’s readiness to continue supporting the growth of the maritime sector.
The IGP acknowledged that compliance enforcement is essential to the successful implementation of Nigeria’s Blue Economy objectives.
“The NSC and NPF are expected to deepen collaboration in the months ahead, with a shared focus on building a secure, efficient, and competitive port environment”, to the IGP emphasized.
Chinedu Wosu
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