NLC raises alarm over alleged N20bn ‘emergency’ spending in TCN
The Nigeria Labour Congress has raised concerns over an alleged plan within the Transmission Company of Nigeria to spend nearly ₦20 billion on electricity grid expansion projects. In a letter sent to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, the union warned that the proposed spending, described as “emergency refurbishment,” could be used to bypass normal […]
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 […]
TCN announces fresh three-day outage in Lagos
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has informed Lagos residents of a new three-day power interruption scheduled to affect several parts of the state. According to the company, the planned outage is necessary to enable ongoing maintenance work on critical transmission infrastructure. TCN explained that the repairs are aimed at improving long-term electricity stability, even […]
EEDC cancels planned 10 days power outage in Enugu
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has officially announced the cancellation of its earlier planned 10-day power outage that was expected to affect several areas in Enugu State. The outage, initially scheduled to run from Wednesday, October 22, to Friday, October 31, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily, was suspended due to unforeseen […]
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 […]
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 […]
No system collapse has occurred in Nigeria this year – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has assured the public that there has been no system collapse in the country this year. Instead, recent power disruptions were caused by line tripping. In a statement posted on its official X handle, TCN clarified that the national grid has remained stable in 2024. The company explained that […]
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 […]
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 […]
Line Tripping Causes Nationwide Power Outage – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has addressed the recent nationwide power outage, citing “a series of line and generator trips” as the primary cause. This incident led to a grid collapse that disrupted electricity supply across Nigeria around 2 p.m. on Tuesday. According to TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the grid […]