JUST IN: National grid collapses 12th time in 2024
Nigerians were on Wednesday plunged into darkness following another collapse of the national power grid.
It was reported that since January 2024 till date, the...
Discos may move three million subscribers to estimated billing
Except there is a last-minute intervention, about three million electricity customers may be forced into estimated billing or outright darkness due to their failure...
Vandals strike again, stall repairs on Ahoada-Yenagoa power line – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria says vandals have again disrupted repair work of its Ahoada-Yenagoa 132 Kilo Volt (kV) line, which is currently under...
Yola DisCo begins free meter distribution to Band A customers
The Yola Electricity Distribution Company has announced the commencement of the deployment of 1,880 prepaid meters to Band A customers under the Meter Asset...
Vandals attack Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line, disrupt power supply
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has reported that vandals have again attacked its 330kv Lokoja – Gwagwalada transmission line 1.
A statement issued on Sunday...
Serial grid collapses: FG orders overhaul as TCN fears more breakdowns
The Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has ordered the immediate replacement of aged equipment as part of the recommendations to stop the incessant collapse...
Nationwide blackout: Nigerian Govt moves to end incessant grid collapse
The Federal Government on Thursday said it is adopting a holistic approach in addressing reoccurring incidents of grid collapse in the power sector.
The Minister...
TCN gives update as blackout hits Nigeria in latest national grid collapse
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has said bulk power restoration has begun hours after Nigeria was plunged into darkness due to another national...
National Grid now collapses every ‘eke market’ day – Nigerians react to nationwide blackout
Reactions have continued to trail the nationwide blackout following another collapse of the national grid.
It was reported that since January 2024 till date, the...
National grid collapses second time in two days
As Nigerians await full power restoration, the national grid has collapsed once again.
It was reported that the national grid collapsed on Tuesday, marking the...
Tackle power crisis, Obi urges FG
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised concerns about the ongoing power crisis following another collapse of the national grid.
It was reported that Nigerians...
Blackout: National Grid collapse now regular news in Nigeria – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has lamented the incessant collapse of the national grid.
It was reported that...
Nigeria’s national grid collapses again
Nigeria has again been plunged into darkness as the national grid recorded another collapse on Tuesday.
The incident happened around 2:09 pm, according to the...
Kaduna residents celebrate as TCN restores power after nine-day blackout
Some residents in Kaduna celebrated on the streets after electricity was finally restored to their town.
In a viral video posted by X user who...
Power’ll be restored to North in 72hours – Minister
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that electricity will be restored to Northern Nigeria within the next three days.
Adelabu disclosed this on...
Residents lament as blackout grounds businesses in Kaduna
Businesses across all sectors of the economy have been grounded following a total blackout for the past two weeks in Kaduna State.
It was gathered...
Discos may shoulder power transmission repair cost – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said that power distribution companies may begin to bear the cost of equipment used to repair faulty transformers...
Power outage: TCN discovers fault at transmission line, commences repair
The Transmission Company of Nigeria says its linesmen have identified the fault responsible for the power outage on the Ugwuaji-Apir 330-kilovolt (kV) double circuit...
Minister sets up committee to address grid collapses
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has set up a forensic investigative committee to address the incessant grid collapses.
A statement by the minister’s media...
Faulty transmission line causes widespread power outage in North
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has reported a significant power outage affecting the North-East, North-West, and parts of North-Central due to a fault in...