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AEDC explains reason for blackout in Abuja, Nasarawa, two other Nigerian states

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has explained the reason behind the ongoing power outages affecting parts of Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kogi states. According to the electricity distributor, the blackout is due to reduced energy allocation from Nigeria’s National Grid, which has limited the amount of power available for distribution. In a public notice […]

TCN counters AEDC, denies responsibility for Abuja power outage

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said it is not responsible for the recent power outage in some parts of Abuja. This statement comes after the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) had earlier blamed TCN for the problem. AEDC had pointed fingers at TCN, claiming a “technical fault” from their end caused the blackout […]

Nigerians knock AEDC, TCN as two-week darkness hits Abuja, Nasarawa

Residents of Abuja and Nasarawa have been left in darkness as a two-week power outage announced by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) takes effect. The blackout, which started on Monday, January 6, 2025, has affected homes and businesses, leading to losses worth billions of Naira. AEDC and […]