Access to electricity is necessary to ensure a certain standard of life and economic productivity. In Sub-Saharan Africa, over 600 million people are without access to electricity. Decentralised off-grid solutions are increasingly being seen as a major solution to Africa’s energy challenges. In this episode, Tobias Hobbach, Managing Director of […]
Since its inception, the meter asset provider scheme has faced different phases of challenges, causing the rollout of meters to customers to stall – the most popular being the 35% hike in import duties for meters last year. Recently, the regulator increased the price of the meters by 23% due […]
Renewable Energy in Nigeria is receiving a tremendous spotlight with a focus on Solar and Hydro sources, particularly because of their infinite supply. However, industrial, agricultural, and household waste are looming to be another issue for Nigerians. In this episode, Mr Alex Bulnes, an Anaerobic Digestion & Biomethanation Consultant analyses […]
Often, the public is inundated with news on how the non-payment of gas threatens to collapse the entire power sector. It is however not explained in detail, the relationship between the different sub-sectors that make up the power sector value chain and the electricity retail tariff. In this episode, Prof. […]
Synopsis: Did you know that over 80 million Nigerians are still living in total darkness? These people are not connected to the Electricity grid, neither do they have any source of electricity. They still depend on candles, kerosene lamps and firewood for their domestic activities. In the case where there […]
Synopsis: It is not news that the average Nigerian does not like attending to officials of their electricity distribution companies when they come to their homes or businesses (these people are known as AEDC or NEPA). Some people may have had bad experiences in the past, others may be running […]
Synopsis: The Nigeria Electricity Hub show was formed to educate all electricity consumers on what they need to know about the sector. The truth is, many people do not know basic things that should concern them about the electricity industry. Because of that, it is difficult for them to exercise […]