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The recent collapse of a proposed hotel building in Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria, a storey structure at the roofing stage highlights the alarming disregard for engaging qualified professionals in the execution of building projects.

It is an unfortunate reality that approximately 85% of construction projects in Edo State are managed by individuals without professional qualifications. This is not speculation; a simple independent investigation will confirm this troubling trend.

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In line with the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the provisions of the Electricity Act (EA) 2023 which empower states to regulate electricity generation, transmission, and distribution within their jurisdictions; Nasarawa State, having fulfilled the requirements of the Act, has received the transfer of regulatory oversight of its electricity market from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Nasarawa State Electricity Regulatory Commission (NASERC), read more

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The absence of proper electrical drawings on construction sites continues to present significant challenges during installations and even greater risks for future maintenance. Unfortunately, in many building projects across Nigeria, electrical drawings are often overlooked, even among well informed professionals. The common practice is to call in an electrician only after blockwork and roofing are complete, requesting a cost estimate without any formal design. What follows is a purely discretionary read more

Recently, many clients have expressed concerns about the wide variation in the cost of solar installations and materials from different service providers. While these concerns are valid, it is important to understand that the cost of a solar system is not fixed, it varies significantly based on several technical and situational factors.

For instance, one installer may offer a 3.5kVA system for ₦4 million, while another offers a similar capacity for ₦2.5 million. The difference doesn’t read more

Protecting Your Inverter System: The Critical Role of Proper Earthing

In recent weeks, we’ve observed a concerning number of inverter failures caused by lightning strikes. We’ve been called upon to intervene in several of these cases, and one recurring issue stands out: POOR OR INADEQUATE EARTHING.

Earthing is a critical component of any solar installation, when improperly implemented, it can lead to catastrophic outcomes, as evidenced by the recent incidents. The primary function of an read more

The adoption of solar energy, particularly among residential users, has witnessed an unprecedented surge, with installation rates increasing by over 65% compared to the previous year. This significant increase is primarily attributed to the declining reliability of grid electricity, leading many homeowners and businesses to explore more dependable and sustainable energy alternatives.

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It is no longer news that within the past four weeks, there have been calls by the mass media and some electricity distribution companies that there has been a national grid collapse. Unfortunately, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) through its spokesman Mr. Ndidi Mbah has come up with official statements debunking the claim.

Recall that on the 11^th of January 2025, the various Discos sent messages to their customers apologizing for the current power outage giving the transmission read more

This presentation is made by Engr. Darlington Okoka to the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Benin Branch on the occasion of their first monthly meeting and technical presentation for the year 2025.

Feel free to download the presentation and your comments/contributions are welcomed.

Delwit Engineering Intensive 3-Weeks Solar/Inverter Installation Training promises to be the best solar training in Nigeria with a money back guarantee if you cannot install a solar system after 3-weeks.

You will:

1. Learn how to size and install solar panels
2. Know the ratings and connections of charge controllers
3. Master the act of paralleling and sizing of inverters
4. Learn how to connect inverter batteries in parallel and series
5. Learn how to test your batteries and connections
6. Have access to a fulltime mentorship
7. Be introduced to reputable wholesalers of solar products.

The training will take place online between 5th – 17th April, 2025 at a subsidized cost of N50,000

Kindly pay to Delwit Engineering Ltd, Polaris Bank Ltd, 4091410134

For more details, call +234-803-9233-787

Kindly fill the form below to indicate your interest and register.

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