The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) is facing widespread criticism after cutting off power to several homes in Essau, North Bank Region, over what it described as illegal electricity connections. The move has sparked anger among residents, who say the disconnections were carried out abruptly and without proper notice[Read More…]
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NAWEC To Resume Installation Of Taps After 3-Year Hiatus
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) is reportedly set to begin water tap installation on Wednesday after a three-year break. A NAWEC insider, who spoke to JollofNews on condition of anonymity, said tap installation is scheduled to resume on October 15, 2025. The staff member confirmed that NAWEC officials[Read More…]
Blackout Blues: North Bank Businesses On The Brink
In the searing heat of the North Bank Region, frustration is boiling over. Markets are paralysed, machines sit silent, and tempers are rising as yet another wave of blackouts cripples daily life. At Barra Market, trader Fatoumata Ceesay stood behind her stall watching her goods spoil under the blazing sun.[Read More…]

