Effects of Erratic and Epileptic Electric Power Supply in Nigerian Telecommunication Industry: Causes and Solutions

Abstract

The issue of erratic and epileptic power supply in Nigeria Electricity Company is as old as the country itself. This is not unconnected to some factors such as: inadequate power generated in the national grid, electric power losses in the distribution network, government instability and unstable power reform policies, to mention but a few. The effects of erratic and epileptic power supply have been a major challenge to every sector in Nigeria especially the telecommunication industry. The telecommunication industry plays a significant role in the growth and development of every nation. Hence, this paper aims at critically investigating the causes and effects of erratic and epileptic electric power supply in Nigerian telecommunication industry. More so, the paper suggested and recommended ways to curb and enhance the current erratic and epileptic power situation in the country in order to boost the productivity of telecommunication industry and other sectors as well.

Estimated billing system is the bane of grid electric power supply and development in Nigeria: An empirical analysis

“…For the Unmetered Non-MD Customers, their bill estimation shall be based on the "Weighted Average Cluster Load" and the formula is as given in equation (3).…”

“…The three basic factors responsible for the poor and erratic grid electric power supply in Nigeria have been highlighted as inappropriate government policies; inefficiencies in power generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization; and use of incompetent staff by the power distribution companies [1]. Some other factors have been enumerated in literature [2,3]. If these factors are examined critically, it can be seen that inappropriate government policies are mainly responsible for the poor and erratic electricity supply in Nigeria.…”