otukpo:
It is bad enough.

We are in a better place than we were, 2 years ago.

sheyguy:
What we consume as a country should for 1 industrial estate alone. We are far from it.

You can't compare Nigeria to industrialized nations but yes, we have a long way to go.

If there is one sector in Nigeria that is showing significant improvement, it is the power sector. The repairs carried out on infrastructure by the Ministry of power under Fashola is bearing fruits. What is more impressive is that fact that Generation has been steady.

4,000MW is not enough to meet demand but the consistency is back after power was severely disrupted by the bombing of installations in february 2016.

Security is key to boosting electricity supply and we all have to play our part.

We still need significant investment in boosting gas infrastructure and diversifying the energy mix.

cc:Lalasticlala, mynd44

The graph below is from:
http://www.nsong.org/PerformanceChart.aspx

IzonOwei:
nigeria planted in the past and it is time for harvest...the long marginALISATION of the niger delta is what is yielding presently...resource control is the way forward for nigeria if we ever want to stop seeing groups like the avengers etc...i once warned this present admin not to take the pipeline protection job from community stakeholders but they refused...sometimes i wonder about the fools who advise president buhari on the issues with the niger delta...efcc came on board and started a tompolo chase without even thinking of the outcome...why not wait for sometime before probing tompolo..or why not probe everybody at once(including ameachi) so that we can all move on and be happy..this is the result of this administrations mistakes...

My point is this, in the long run, blowing pipelines is silly because it will affect the locals more.

IzonOwei:
nigeria planted in the past and it is time for harvest...the long marginALISATION of the niger delta is what is yielding presently...resource control is the way forward for nigeria if we ever want to stop seeing groups like the avengers etc...i once warned this present admin not to take the pipeline protection job from community stakeholders but they refused...sometimes i wonder about the fools who advise president buhari on the issues with the niger delta...efcc came on board and started a tompolo chase without even thinking of the outcome...why not wait for sometime before probing tompolo..or why not probe everybody at once(including ameachi) so that we can all move on and be happy..this is the result of this administrations mistakes...

My point is this, in the long run, blowing pipelines is silly because it will affect the local more.

Oil makes up only 13% of Nigeria's GDP but over 70% of government's revenue. With the right structures, It is not inconceivable that oil will someday be less relevant in national discourse. Also, with concerns over climate change, oil will become less relevant in the coming decades.

When that happens, the Niger Delta will still be polluted not just by the actions of the oil majors but by the stupidity of Niger Delta youths, who can not think of the consequences of their narrow sighted actions. Perhaps, they are seeking another amnesty programme.

The cleanup of Ogoni land is billed to begin in June. It will take 25-30 years to complete. The effects of these blown pipelines will be felt not by the rest of Nigeria but by the children of the vandals.

babafemi1000:


Baba tell us more jare...

What's the cost? Are you entirely off-grid? How many panels and batteries? Quality of panels, controller, and batteries too?

Let's use a modern day duplex to give an estimate...

Initial capital cost is high. To power a standard duplex with batteries, you will be talking 5-10 million. Maybe more..

But once it is installed, it can last for 30 years with little or no maintenance. Batteries might be changed every 10-15 years depending but your panels will provide you power for a long time.

[quote author=middlebelter post=45147385]This is another good development that we all need to support.
However, may I ask why the consideration for Northern Nigeria alone? What happens to the SE, SS & SW?
The potential for solar energy is all over Nigeria and if we can encourage mass production for domestic use, if will free considerable Mega Watts for Industrial use especially in SW and SE.
May I therefore suggest partnership with states and LG to drive this initiative in as much as you are sure of the quality of the products to be supplied.
Finally, what is/are the environment impact and health risks of using solar panels or power?!
God bless Nigeria.[/quote ]

Nigeria's north west and North East have the biggest need for this so I believe starting in the North is a great idea. Those areas have the lowest electricity access in Nigeria.

I am certain that a successful business model will be replicated in other regions with time.

As long as the products are EU certified, then they should be fine. We have had problems with poor quality materials brought into the country especially from China.

This is a business, I think support from state government or LG should only be in creating the right environment.

Solar panels have no negative environmental impact.

BUAR:
Everytime one int'l organisation 'TO' do this Or that,at the end all na Wash!!!!!!!

This idea has been relatively successful in other places such as Kenya. There is no reason why it should not be successful in Nigeria.

This makes complete sense and opens up a great business opportunity. Especially in Northern Nigeria where transmission infrastructure is poor.

Solar PV, Pay as you go will be very popular soon if this works out.

cc: Lalasticlala, mynd44

International solar initiative to drive affordable power access in Nigeria

Netherlands-based off-grid electricity provider, Nova-Lumos, has been awarded a $218,745 grant from the SolarNigeria Programme (SNP), an initiative of the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), implemented by Adam Smith International.

The partnership between Nova-Lumos and SNP will help accelerate an estimated 90 million off-grid homes and small businesses in northern Nigeria, to access clean and affordable electricity.

Solar initiative connected to pay-as-you-go system

In a company statement, Nova-Lumos explained that this system provides a home with a solar panel linked to an indoor connections unit, which enables the customer to access significant amounts of power on demand, day or night.

“With mobile payments, users transfer small amounts via SMS for the affordable, pay-as-you-go system.

“The Nova-Lumos model is highly scalable, in large part due to its partnership with MTN, Nigeria’s largest cellular provider, which enables the service to expand across all parts of Nigeria,” the company explained.

Leigh Vial, head of consumer markets for SolarNigeria explained: “Millions of Nigerian households could today save money while enjoying bright light and clean power using solar instead of kerosene lanterns and small generators. So why do they not already use it?

“They need someone trustworthy to make quality solar products available to them in their village, and they need to be able to pay for it over time. This requires capable companies to invest in the market, to reach the customers, and to enable financing.”

Securing financial grants

The company explained that this SolarNigeria grant, complements the recent $15 million financing the company secured from the US Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the US government’s development finance institution, which is being used to fund the deployment of over 75,000 systems across Nigeria in 2016.

Adding that the Nova-Lumos finance constitutes the largest OPIC investment to the off-grid power sector in Africa.
David Vortman, CEO and Co-Founder at Nova-Lumos, said: “We are grateful for the grant from SolarNigeria and excited about this relationship with DFID, which will enable us to accelerate our growth in northern Nigeria and improve millions of lives.”

He added: “Backing from an institution such as DFID provides a vote of confidence in Nova-Lumos’s innovative technology and our unique business model. We look forward to expanding our impact in Nigeria and elsewhere on the continent.”

http://www.esi-africa.com/news/international-solar-initiative-to-drive-affordable-power-access-in-nigeria/

craziebone:
wasn't canceled at all.

It was cancelled in 2013. A simple google search will help you.

craziebone:


the mambila power project started by Jonathan?

And cancelled by Jonathan

dacool1:


Initially cancelled? Yes.

Revived by Buhari? Hell No!

Ofcourse it was,

Buhari's first meeting with China was to renegotiate Mambilla in December 2015

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/12/buhari-leaves-for-s-africa-today-to-discuss-railway-power-projects-with-chinas-president/

Quote:

"Outside from railways, President Buhari is also expected to discuss ways of kick-starting the 3,050 MW Mambila Power Station, considered to be a strategic project initiated in 1982 but has not taken off."

stilljigga:


good one. this project was started by clueless GEJ in 2012.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mambilla_Power_Station

Mambilla dam has been in the works since the early 80s.

GEJ revived it 2012 but cancelled in 2013 when we had difficulties meeting our side. It was then being renegotiated.

Buhari completed the renegotiation process.

dacool1:


Must u lie to defend him. You are the liar.

http://thenationonlineng.net/jonathan-sambo-buhari-lied-mambilla-dam/

What lie?? That, the deal was being renegotiated?

That it was cancelled?

My statement is not partisan. It is facts.

OLADD:


Buhari doesn't deserve any special adulation for continuing with an ongoing project. [s]He's probably doing this to score some political point. I expected him to initiate new power projects that compliment the existing ones instead of wasting 11 months on nothing. If he's so serious with all-round development why was Calabar-Lagos rail project excluded from his initial budget?[/s]

It was not an ongoing project. It was cancelled and renegotiated.

winterfell007:
you guys blame Jonathan for cancelling the projects. that's not true. when it not the same Jonathan than inaugurated the proposed Zungeru hydro power plant in Niger State after completing their counterpart funding. for ur information the counterpart funding for the mambilla was meant to sourced from the sale of the NIPP projects. this project was included by GEJ as the second phase of investment to be undertaken by the NDPHC. pls be informed and stop insulting ur ex presidents

Who blamed Jonathan? We could not meet our 15% counterpart funding for Mambilla Plant so it had to be renegotiated.

OLADD:
Don't make mountain out of molehill here. Negotiation for funding of the project was ongoing even in Jonathan's administration despite the initial cancelation. The project itself was conceived as far back as 1982.

It does not change the fact that the successive Nigerian governments could not meet their part of the agreement, hence it had to be renegotiated.

Buhari has reached a deal now. Give him credit. Hopefully, the Nigerian government fulfills their part.

onojiwizardgmailcom:
Mambilla was already scheduled for completion in 2018, as agreed between China and Nigeria, in 2012 so this is not new. see here https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mambilla_Power_Station

The Nigerian government cancelled the deal in 2013. They could not meet their end of the agreement.

The deal had to be renegotiated.

xelly:

Did he channel more gas supply to the plants or was he sabotaging the effort of the past government?

Gas supply improved under his watch and they deserve some credit for that.

That said, we are still generating too little for a country of our size and much more must be done.

thesicilian:

And as usual we're left guessing. I wonder if previous administrations did anything different. Tell me why I should rejoice this time around?

As long as Nigeria does not mess it up this time. fingers-crossed.

thesicilian:
What does speedy completion mean? Did he give any deadline?

For a project of that size, if there is consistent implementation, it should be like 5 years.

xelly:


How did he do that? By introducing new power generating plant early 2015?

Gas supply improved...

Nigeria has a generation capacity of 7,000MW but does not have the capacity to supply gas reliably to all plants. The singular reason for improved power during Buhari's early months was improved gas supply.

BeeBeeOoh:
please mr. Buhari lover, but GEJ managed to garner 4000megawatts or so and PMD managed to make it drop like Naira. Can you tell us about that?? #shalom

Actually, Buhari on average has had better power supply. And was able to hit 5,000Mw beating the previous record of 4,500MW.

For most of 2014- early 2015, we struggled to maintain 2,500 MW-3000MW.

I know, because i actually keep track of these things.

Before the crash of Forcados gas supply, Nigeria had maintained an average of above 4,000MW. And once the repairs are finished, power will improve.

GEJ is not president anymore, get over it.

I am not a 'Buhari lover' but comments like yours show that you know little or nothing about the power sector.

BeeBeeOoh:
Another promise on a foreign soil? Is it not time somebody remind this man that he's no longer campaigning?

Tell that to Zombies, because the last time I checked the 1 GEJ handed over to you was dropping like Naira. Courtesy of Mr. 24hrs Power Supply Is Not A Rocket Science in the person of Babatunde Fashola..


Thank God this time around he didn't blame only GEJ..


Buhari= Ineptitude & Incompetence

For most of GEJ regime, power was not better than now. You need to get over this GEj obsession.

The renegotiation of this contract is good news.

In 2013, The 4,000 MW Mambilla power project was cancelled because Nigeria could not meet up with their end of the Agreement. This project was first conceived in the early 80s. The renegotiation of the contract is an important step to boosting power generation.

Buhari Promises China Speedy Completion Of Mambilla Power Projec

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has pledged his government’s commitment to honouring all agreements concluded between Nigeria and China especially on power project.

President Buhari gave the assurance in Beijing on Wednesday at a meeting with the Premier of the State Council of the Peoples Republic of China, Mr Li Keqiang.

He said that his administration would conclude all power projects agreed with provious administrations, including the 4,000 megawatts Mambilla Hydro-Electric Power Project.

President Buhari regretted the failure of past governments to meet Nigeria’s obligations in joint projects with China.

A statement by a spokesman for the President, Garba Shehu, said the President told the Chinese Premier that his administration was committed to completing the projects, in the shortest possible time, to ensure that the joint power, rail, road and aviation projects directly and quickly improve the lives of Nigerians.

President Buhari said that he was particularly keen on actualising the Mambilla Power Project because of its huge potential to boost employment and national economic growth.

The Chinese Premier commended ongoing efforts by the Buhari Administration to improve Nigeria’s infrastructure.

He assured the President that China was ready to work with his administration to complete all joint projects, including the Mambilla Power Project.

http://www.channelstv.com/2016/04/13/buhari-promises-china-speedy-completion-mambilla-power-project/

rottennaija:
This video was very educative... I'll post the link here. Fashola is really laying to Nigerians the challenges in our power sector.

YouTube link


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSidRBYNr58&feature=youtu.be


Download options 3gp, mp4, fly. Note: use Ucbrowser
https://m.ssyoutube.com/watch?v=QSidRBYNr58&feature=youtu.be

Thanks for the video...

spacyzuma:


Are you talking about renewables (Solar, wind) and independent power generation?

I agree that while we are focusing too much on fossil fuels, I think gas power plants (GPPs) are necessary for a short-term (<3 yrs) solution. They can help the petroleum companies to reduce gas flaring, and I believe GPPs are quicker & more cot-effective to build.

Solar is a great resource that we need to be looking at too. The cost is dropping every year, and we have large amounts of land that can be utilized in the north. But our short-sighted and selfish leaders... sigh

It is not just government. Citizens are the ones vandalizing electricity infrastructure.

Solar and Small hydro mini grids are areas of opportunity especially for areas disconnected from the grid. Instead of investing money in building transmission infrastructure, perhaps we can bring energy services to people quicker by developing alternative energy resources.

i am worried about what seems to be Nigeria's relentless drive towards nuclear energy.

I know there is a lot of work, going on in the Nigerian power sector. Let's hope, it begins to bear fruits.

spacyzuma:
Most of our power plants depend on good gas supply.

Clearly, our Nation is very vulnerable to interruptions in gas supply and pipeline vandalism.

I say we need a special task force to patrol and secure our gas pipelines. This is an avenue to create employment.

Unfortunately, we are too dependent on gas and missing the other opportunities that exist particularly with distributed energy.

Keneking:
[s]Babatunde Idrisu is a PhD Candidate of Energy and Environmental Policy from the University of Delaware. He also has a masters in energy management and policy from the Pennsylvania State University and has conducted multiple research work on renewable energy, energy policy and electricity markets. When is he coming to help his fatherland (Nigeria) Rather than wasting his time plotting graph on excel sheet [/s]

Meanwhile Jonathan sef
500 MW on the 9th of March
PDP

There were similar disruptions in GEJ's time. It is a systemic problem.

cc:Mynd44, Lalasticlala