Persistent power outages, rising heat force business closures in Kano
Persistent electricity outages in Kano State are making life difficult for residents and small businesses as rising heat worsens the situation. Many areas now experience long hours or days without power, affecting daily activities and income. Communities like Naibawa, Fagge, Hotoro, and others are among those hit hard by the outages. Residents say electricity supply […]
We’re On It’ – Power Minister Begs Nigerians Over Blackout
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to citizens over the recent widespread blackout. Speaking in Abuja, he admitted that the outages have caused hardship for homes, businesses, and schools, especially during the hot season. He explained that the crisis was largely due to gas supply issues and ongoing repairs on key pipelines. Adelabu, […]
Iran warns US attack on power system could plunge region into darkness
Iranian politician Ali Larijani has warned that any US attack on Iran’s electricity system could have severe consequences across the region. The comments came after former President Donald Trump claimed the US could destroy Iran’s electric grid within an hour. Larijani said an attack would plunge not only Iran but the wider Middle East into […]
TCN restores electricity supply to Taraba after five-day outage
Electricity supply has been restored in Taraba State after residents experienced about five days of total blackout. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed that the power outage was caused by a technical fault on a major transmission line serving the state. According to TCN, engineers worked around the clock to repair the damaged section […]
YEDC announces week-long power outage across Adamawa, Taraba
The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has informed residents of Adamawa and Taraba States that there will be a week-long power interruption. According to the company, the outage is necessary to allow major maintenance work on critical electricity infrastructure. YEDC explained that the repairs are aimed at improving supply reliability once the project is completed. […]
Blackout: Sokoto, Kebbi get only 6 MW electricity supply — TCN
Residents of Sokoto and Kebbi States are currently experiencing major power supply issues. The two states are receiving only between 6 and 7 megawatts of electricity, which is far below what they normally get. The limited power is coming from the Mando Transmission Substation, and it’s being delivered through a long power line that passes […]
Spain and Portugal declare states of emergency after massive power outage (Full Video)
Spain and Portugal faced a massive power outage that disrupted daily life in both countries. The blackout caused traffic lights to stop working, airports to shut down, and created chaos on roads. Both countries quickly declared a state of emergency to handle the situation. Portugal’s power grid operator, Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN), reported that the […]
TCN restores electricity in Bayelsa after 4-month blackout
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully restored electricity to most parts of Bayelsa after a four-month blackout. The General Manager of TCN’s Port Harcourt Region, Emmanuel Anyaegbulem, confirmed the restoration during a press conference held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The power outage began on July 29 when criminals vandalized around 20 transmission […]
Cuba Suffers Nationwide Blackout After Main Power Plant Fails
Cuba is currently experiencing a nationwide blackout after its main power plant, the Antonio Guiteras, failed. This incident has left all 10 million residents without electricity since around 11:00 a.m. local time on Friday. Officials from the energy ministry have stated that they do not know how long it will take to restore power. This […]
Nationwide Power Outage Occurs as National Grid Fails for the Sixth Time in 2024
On Monday evening, Nigeria faced yet another major power crisis as the national electricity grid collapsed for the sixth time this year. The blackout occurred at 6:58 p.m. and resulted in widespread outages that affected millions of citizens across various regions. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) was quick to address the situation, announcing the […]