AEDC explains reason for blackout in Abuja, Nasarawa, two other Nigerian states
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has explained the reason behind the ongoing power outages affecting parts of Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kogi states. According to the electricity distributor, the blackout is due to reduced energy allocation from Nigeria’s National Grid, which has limited the amount of power available for distribution. In a public notice […]
AEDC sacks over 800 Nigerian workers
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has reportedly terminated the employment of more than 800 Nigerian workers across different departments and branches. According to sources, the mass layoff was part of a restructuring process aimed at improving efficiency and reducing operational costs within the company. Many of the affected workers described the decision as sudden, […]
TCN counters AEDC, denies responsibility for Abuja power outage
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said it is not responsible for the recent power outage in some parts of Abuja. This statement comes after the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) had earlier blamed TCN for the problem. AEDC had pointed fingers at TCN, claiming a “technical fault” from their end caused the blackout […]
AEDC electricity customers get N28.99bn monthly subsidy – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has shared that customers under the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) are currently receiving electricity subsidies worth N28.99 billion every month. This update was included in NERC’s Multi-Year Tariff Order for AEDC, which was issued in May 2025. According to NERC, the government has kept electricity tariffs steady for […]
Nigerians knock AEDC, TCN as two-week darkness hits Abuja, Nasarawa
Residents of Abuja and Nasarawa have been left in darkness as a two-week power outage announced by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) takes effect. The blackout, which started on Monday, January 6, 2025, has affected homes and businesses, leading to losses worth billions of Naira. AEDC and […]
AEDC announces planned blackout in Abuja, gives reason
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced planned power interruptions in several parts of Abuja. These outages will take place from January 6 to January 21, 2025. According to AEDC, the disruptions are due to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) relocating two major power lines: the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and the 132KV […]