The narrative of many industrial nations today is that the availability of electricity, as a form of energy, is a most important determinant of their economic growth. Thus they devote considerable resources and attention to ensure very reliable power supply. But Nigeria Minister for Power, …
Erratic Power Supply and The Economy: The Minister’s Conclusion is Faulty
Has Power Supply Really Improved In Your Area As Mr. Babatunde Fasola Claims?
At the 23rd Monthly Power Sector Operators Meeting held on 8 January 2018, the Minister for Power, Works & Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fasola (SAN) rolled out a number of claims to suggest that electricity supply is presently more available to a good number of Nigerians …
Restructuring the Tower of Babel. By Leye Akinmodiro
There is a recurrent malignant affliction within the nations-space known as Nigeria. Fire of agitation is often ignited, precipitating nation-wide showdown between the citizens and their rulers. Scalding heat generated by the throngs of protesters billow towards the seats of power, creating an appearance of …
Why Massive Blackout May Persist In The South-West
PowerKonnect has exclusively gathered that the South-West region of the country may be worst hit by the current power outage in the country. The country experienced its first total power system collapse on 2nd January 2018 at 21.17 hours (09.00PM). While some parts of the …
Double Wahala: National Blackout Worsens, Fuel Queues Lengthen
The total system collapse experienced two days ago may linger more than expected. The country experienced its first total system collapse on Tuesday, the second day into the New Year 2018, at exactly 21.17 hours (09.00PM). Recall that PowerKonnect.com was first to break this news, …
Nigeria Witnesses First Total Blackout of 2018
Report reaching us confirms that a total collapse of the entire power system has occurred throughout the country. The collapse happened at 2017 hour (08.17 pm) of Tuesday 2nd January 2018. This would be the first system collapse of the year, occurring barely 48 hours …
Modular Refineries Will Checkmate Independent Marketers In 2018 – Osinbajo
The Nigerian Vice President and Chairman of National Economic Council, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has declared that the days of fuel crisis occasioned by the nebulous activities of Independent Marketers of petroleum products are numbered. Reacting to the lingering scarcity of Premium Motor Spirits (PMS), also …
Check Out the Emerging New Lagos
The journey to the magic year 2020 by Lagos State is rapidly intensifying. According to the current governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, by the year 2020, we expect to see a radically transformed Lagos city which adequately qualifies as the most exotic mega city and …
Breaking News: Egbin 270MVA Transformer (T1) Ready to Return to Service
The power transformer connected to Unit 1 (Steam Turbine 1) at Egbin thermal power station, otherwise known as Unit Transformer 1, is ready to return to service after a protracted technical fault on the equipment. Due to the transformer fault, the steam turbine (ST1) has …
Why Estimated Electricity Billing Won’t Go Away Soon
On Thursday, November 16 2017, it was excitedly reported in the media that the Federal Government of Nigeria has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC to reinstate the regulation that permits power consumers to purchase electricity meters on their own. The regulation, known …