Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The erratic nature of Nigeria’s power supply system has profound implications for the country’s youth. Inadequate access to electricity severely hampers educational pursuits and vocational skill acquisition as students struggle to study in poorly lit environments, lack access to online resources, or disrupt vocational training. Furthermore, businesses owned by young entrepreneurs often bear the brunt…
This crucial resolution followed a motion presented by Rep. Joseph Adegbesan (APC-Ogun) during the plenary session in Abuja on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Emphasizing the significance of electricity as a fundamental democratic right and a catalyst for sustainable development goals, Rep. Adegbesan highlighted its vital role in boosting the nation’s economy and ensuring citizens’ welfare.…
The Federal Government has announced an increase in the prices of single-phase and three-phase pre-paid electricity meters, with the change set to take effect from September 6, 2023. This decision was communicated through an order released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), bearing the number NERC/2023/020. The order was jointly signed by the Commission’s…
Readying Power Transformers to Energize Nigeria written by Iain Packham. I am delighted that the Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) were successful. The transformers will contribute notably to resolving transmission/distribution interface issues in the power sector. Mr. President and the Federal Government of Nigeria remain committed to improving access to reliable electricity access to Nigerians. Also,…
The government of Ogun State in collaboration with a private firm, Momas Metering School has begun a two-week training for unemployed youths in the State, to ensure a seamless metering process that will allow customers to register and be metered the same day. Prince Lekan Olude, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Job Creation…
Ogun to inaugurate 15MW power plant today The Ogun State government will today switch on the 15 Megawatts (MW) power plant it built with Lisabi Power an Independent Power Provider (IPP) through a Public Partnership Programme (PPP) arrangement. The government said the power plant will end interrupted power supply at the government secretariat, government quarters,…
The planned, Enough Is Enough Rally by Justice Development & Peace Commission (JDPC) Ijebu Ode and Balanced Measure Impact Initiative (BMII) is long overdue in the Ijebu environs of Ogun State. The electricity supply to this environs is very appalling. We at Ogun Today refused to accept the notion that it is like that everywhere in Nigeria. It…
