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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

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

Basic Home Electrical Safety

Electrical safety at home is one that parents with up growing kids and families with aged parents need not take for granted.

Current as low as 5mA can give a slight shock though not painful but disturbing not to talk of currents of 13A/15A which is usually the allowable current rates at our various socket points at home without fault. (Although during fault condition it might be far above these rates)

Electrically powered equipment in our homes can pose a significant 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