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Power crisis worsens as National grid collapses again
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Blackout as striking workers down national grid

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced that the Labour union has shut down the national grid, causing a blackout as a nationwide strike begins. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the General Manager of Public Affairs on Monday. In the statement, TCN said that the national grid shutdown occurred at about 2.19 […]

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North-East blackout compounded by vandals – TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria on Monday announced that three additional towers were vandalized in the north-east, which has exacerbated power outage in the region. This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesperson of TCN, Ndidi Mbah, on Monday, according to The Punch. According to TCN, it discovered that three more towers had been […]

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TCN to restore North-East electricity May 27

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has informed the governors of the North-East states that efforts are currently being made to restore electricity in the region before May 27, 2024. TCN reported on Tuesday, in a circular signed by the Commission’s spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, that its team was actively rebuilding the four towers that were destroyed […]

Power crisis worsens as National grid collapses again
Electricity

Blackout hits Abuja, Kogi as power station collapses

Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and some areas in Kogi State are currently experiencing power outages due to technical glitches. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company is in charge of these two areas, according to The Punch. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company informed its customers in Zamani Estate, Abacha Road Mararaba, Ruga Juli, […]

FG targets 6500 megawatts power generation in six months
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TCN reports vandalism of transmission lines, fifth time since February

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has reported the vandalization of its Shiroro-Katampe 330kV transmission line for the fifth time since February, with the latest incident occurring around 9 am on Sunday. The General Manager of TCN, Ndidi Mbah, confirmed the destruction and noted that efforts are underway to mobilize repair works on the affected facility. […]

Lawmakers question ministers on port concessions
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Reps invite NPA, others over PPP concession mgt

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. and the Nigerian Port Authority have received invitations from the House of Representatives to address the supervision of concessions and public-private partnerships that go back to 1999. According to the Times, the CEOs have been invited to an in-depth discussion on PPPs and concessions, which will take place in […]

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Nigeria’s Transmission Company receives seven new transformers

The Transmission Company of Nigeria stated on Thursday that it has received an additional seven power transformers to supplement Lagos’ electricity supply. Arise News reported that according to TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah,  the new transformers would significantly boost the government-owned entity’s delivery capability. “The Akangba 330/132kV transmission substation recently received seven new power […]

TCN restores power to Sokoto – Official
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TCN restores power to Sokoto – Official

    The restoration of bulk power supply to Sokoto State was successfully carried out by the Transmission Company of Nigeria at 6 p.m. on Saturday. This was disclosed through a statement provided to the press in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday by the General Manager of Public Affairs, Mr. Ndidi Mbah, on Sunday. He promised […]

National grid goes 400 day without collapse
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National grid goes 400 days without collapse

The Transmission Company of Nigeria stated that the Nigerian power grid has been stable for 400 days without interruptions or system failures, totaling 13.3 months. TCN’s general manager, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, hailed the milestone achievement in a statement on Tuesday. According to the firm, the milestone represents a significant advancement in the country’s efforts to strengthen its […]

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TCN blames vandals for Ogun power outage

By Wilson Adekumola   The General Manager Public Affairs of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Ndidi Mbah has attributed the power outage in Abeokuta and its environs to the collapse of nine of its towers as a result of the activities of vandals.   Mbah made this known in a statement on Tuesday saying, “Tower […]

FG owes N100bn electricity bill debt - Distributors
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TCN to reconnect defaulting DisCos as power minister intervenes

The Transmission Company of Nigeria says it will reconnect the three electricity distribution companies earlier disconnected from the national grid for non-compliance with market rules.   The three defaulting DisCos, Kano DisCo, Kaduna Electric and APLE Electric were disconnected by the TCN, leaving residents in their coverage areas to suffer total darkness for days.   […]

FG owes N100bn electricity bill debt - Distributors
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Nigeria secures China funding to fix national grid

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has signed an agreement with a group of Chinese companies to secure funding for the improvement of the strained  National grid. BusinessDay reported that the statement was according to the head of TCN, Sule Abdulaziz at the Middle East Energy Conference, on Tuesday, in Dubai. During a panel session at […]