Author: Waliat Musa

In a recent event, the shutdown of the national grid by the labour union sparked a debate on its impact on the struggling economy. WALIAT MUSA delves into the implications of this action, considering the grid’s status as critical national infrastructure. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) initiated a shutdown of the national electricity grid as part of a nationwide strike for improved workers’ pay. This move highlighted the unions’ grievances over the Federal Government’s handling of minimum wage negotiations. The repercussions of this shutdown were felt across various sectors, with millions of Nigerians left without…

Siemens and PANA Infrastructure Collaborate to Transform Nigeria’s Electricity Sector Siemens, a global technology company, and PANA Infrastructure have joined forces to improve Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure. The collaboration aims to upgrade the power grid, create job opportunities, and provide smart infrastructure solutions across the country. The partnership focuses on enhancing grid reliability, stability, and electrification rates to meet the growing demand for electricity in Nigeria. By combining Siemens’ smart grid technologies with PANA Infrastructure’s market insights, they aim to ensure a reliable power supply and drive economic progress in the region. Chairman of PANA Holdings, Daere Akobo, emphasized the collaboration’s…