Category Nigeria Situation

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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Out of the three sectors of the power supply chain in the country which are the generation, transmission and distribution, only the transmission is controlled by the government, the other two are private sector driven. Therefore, the constant and growing trend of transmission tower vandalization poses a great threat to the already erratic power supply of the country and the depleted revenue of the federal government.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) report states that in 2022, a total read more

The power sector is very critical to every nation’s development. Previous governments have promised stable power supply but little or no significant change has occurred. This article tends to advice the new government on practical approach to the solution of this lingering power problem

NEED FOR AN ELECTRICAL DRAWING/DESIGN FOR YOUR BUILDING

Within my years of practice as a registered Electrical Engineer, I have never seen such an unwitting disposition of house owners like I am seeing currently in my location. Most of my professional colleagues advised me not to conclude since I haven’t practiced in the 36 states of the country, but I have practiced in about 5 states and I think where I’m currently residing has a special scenario. With a little awareness and orientation program read more

WITH 24HRS POWER SUPPLY IN NIGERIA MOST HOUSES WILL GET BURNT

I had a conversation with a Senior Manager (name withheld)  with one of the Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOS) in Nigeria, below is the excerpts that led to my conclusion of the caption of this story: “WITH 24HRS POWER SUPPLY IN NIGERIA MOST HOUSES WILL GET BURNT”

ME:    Good day Sir,  how is work going thus far? I will like to find out from your personal opinion what you feel about the power situation in Nigeria?

MANAGER: Power read more