The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has denied reports of a national grid collapse in 2025, stating that only localized disruptions due to line tripping occurred. The company assured full power restoration and urged the public to rely on verified updates from its Public Affairs Department...
Nigeria suffered another national grid collapse on Wednesday, causing widespread power outages. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the failure, marking the second collapse in 2025. This follows a pattern of instability, with at least 12 incidents recorded in 2024. Authorities...
Peter Obi reversed his comments on the national grid collapse after backlash. He clarified that the issue was due to tripping power lines, not a collapse. Obi commended TCN's clarification and called for improved infrastructure to meet Nigeria's power needs.
Peter Obi, former presidential...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) clarified that the recent power disruption was caused by tripping in transmission lines, not a national grid collapse. TCN emphasized the importance of accurate reporting, as the grid's generation capacity remained intact despite the outage affecting...
On January 11, 2025, Nigeria's national grid collapsed, marking the first incident of the year. This follows a series of grid failures in 2024. While the cause of the collapse remains undisclosed, restoration efforts by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) are underway.
On January 11...
Nigeria’s Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, announces that 150MW will be added to the national grid before the end of 2024. This follows the successful pilot phase of the Presidential Power Initiative, with 750MW added to transmission capacity, addressing the country’s power grid challenges...
Band A customers in Nigeria are grappling with reduced electricity supply after frequent national grid collapses. Despite paying premium tariffs for 20 hours of power, outages persist, leading to increased reliance on expensive generators. Experts call for urgent infrastructure investment to...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) explained the cause of the latest national grid collapse, attributing it to a frequency spike. Ongoing recovery efforts aim to stabilize the grid. Experts urge urgent infrastructure upgrades and professional oversight to prevent further collapses and...
For the second time in three days, Nigeria’s national grid collapsed, plunging millions into darkness. Power outages have led to widespread frustration, with Nigerians voicing their concerns over the country’s unstable electricity infrastructure.
Nigeria’s national grid has collapsed for the...
Sule Abdulaziz, CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), stated that TCN should not bear sole responsibility for the national grid collapses. He highlighted that outdated equipment and issues across the generation, transmission, and distribution systems contribute to these failures...
NERC has blamed the latest national grid collapse, the third in a week, on a transformer explosion at the Jebba Transmission Station. The incident triggered a nationwide blackout, and efforts to restore power are ongoing. NERC plans to conduct a public hearing to address recurring grid failures...
Nigeria's national power grid collapsed again on October 19, 2024, marking the third breakdown in a week and the 11th blackout this year. Data indicates all 22 generation companies were offline, exacerbating ongoing challenges in the power sector. The Transmission Company of Nigeria has yet to...
The national electricity grid in Nigeria collapsed again, affecting millions after a previous outage just 24 hours earlier. Electricity distribution companies, including Eko and Kaduna DisCos, reported widespread power loss. Efforts are underway to restore service, but the situation highlights...
Nigeria's National Grid collapsed again on October 14, 2024, causing widespread power outages across multiple states. The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the incident, which affected their service areas. Frequent grid failures have intensified amid rising electricity tariffs...
Nigeria's national grid collapsed again on Monday, causing widespread blackouts across the country. This marks the seventh such incident in 2024. Power generation dropped to zero at 1:33 p.m. The latest failure follows a similar outage in July, highlighting ongoing instability in Nigeria’s power...
Nigeria was thrust into darkness once again as the national power grid collapsed for the fifth time in 2024, triggering widespread power outages across the country. Reports indicate that the blackout struck various regions at different times, with some areas experiencing the outage as early as...
Nigeria has once again plunged into darkness following the collapse of the national electricity grid managed from Osogbo, Osun State, at approximately 4:30 pm on Thursday.
This marks the fourth collapse of the grid within the first three months of the year, exacerbating longstanding challenges...
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