Discos’ poor installations, constructions behind rising consumers’ electrocution
The true cause of momentary electrocution of Nigerian electricity consumers’ have been identified and stringent measures and regulation introduced by the Federal Government to tame the scourge going forward. Otherwise, the Federal Government is officially considering the prosecution of power…
FG fumes over fast-running prepaid meters, set to sanction accomplices
In view of surging complaints of high-speed prepaid meters by consumers who recently installed theirs, the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), has sounded a note of warning to meter manufacturers. Business Hilights recalls that that had been rising complaints…
Ikeja Electric links zero fatality in Q1 to effective safety policy adherence
… Advises customers on safety measures as rainy season begins Ikeja Electric (IE), Nigeria’s largest electricity distribution company (Disco), on Thursday, attributed the zero fatality record attained by the company in Q1 of 2018 to its highly effective safety policy…
Rising cases of electrocution in Nigeria raises competency crisis amongst Discos—NEMSA
Between January and March this year, 22 Nigerians have been pronounced dead due to faulty distribution lines managed by electricity Distribution Companies (Discos). Whereas six of the dead were maintenance staff of Discos (names with held), the 16 are citizens…
