Controversy Continues to Trail Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Bill As it Scales 2nd Reading in Senate Amidst Reps’ Resistance
Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Bill has continued to spark intense controversy as it passed the second reading at the Senate, while the House of Representatives resisted its progression. The executive bill, forwarded by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024, aims to…
WAPP Executive Board Reflects on Progress, Challenges in 2024, Looks to Future Developments
The West African Power Pool (WAPP) Executive Board has held its final meeting for the year 2024, reviewing progress and challenges faced by the organization. The meeting, held ahead of the WAPP General Assembly scheduled for November 29, 2024, in…
Vandals’ Attack Disrupts Ongoing Repairs of Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV Line, Steal Tower Components from Benin-Egbin, Benin-Omotosho 330kV Transmission Lines
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported yet another vandals attack on Nigeria’s power infrastructure. It reported that its Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV line, which is currently under repair due to previous vandalism, was again targeted by vandals on November 19,…
TCN Hosts Lagos Delegation, Pledges Support For Electricity Regulatory Responsibility
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hosted a delegation from the Lagos State government at its corporate headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Welcoming the delegation, led by Biodun Ogunleye, Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, TCN’s Managing…
Breaking News: Armed Men Attack Obajana Transmission Substation, Damage Power Transformer
In a brazen attack, armed men invaded the construction site of the ongoing Obajana Transmission Substation in Kogi State, damaging a 150MVA power transformer radiator. The incident occurred on November 12, 2024, at approximately 11:55 PM, when the assailants opened…
How Vandals Disrupted Bulk Power Transmission on Lokoja-Gwagwalada Line – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a vandalization incident on its 330kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line 1, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, November 9, 2024. According to TCN’s spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, engineers attempted to re-energize the…
National Grid Collapse: TCN Restores Abuja Axis, Works On Other Repairs
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the national grid experienced a disturbance at approximately 11:29 am today, resulting from a sudden rise in frequency. In a swift response, TCN’s recovery efforts ensured the Abuja Axis was restored…
Minister Musawa Pledges Collaboration with Predecessor Ade-John to Boost Tourism
Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has pledged to work closely with her predecessor, Mrs. Lola Ade-John, to foster awareness and uplift the tourism industry. At a formal handover ceremony held in…
TCN Investigates 330kV Transmission Line Tripping Causing Power Outage in Northern Nigeria
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that a fault on its 330kV Ugwaji-Apir Double Circuit transmission lines caused a power outage affecting the North East, North West, and parts of North Central. The tripping occurred at approximately 4:53…
Nigerian Army Debunks Rumors of COAS Lagbaja’s Death Amidst Growing Concerns As Investigative Journalist Throws a Challenge
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has swiftly dismissed rumors circulating on social media regarding the alleged death of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. The rumors, sparked by a tweet from Jackson Ude, an investigative journalist…
