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…
Vandalism, Grid Disturbance Challenge Nigeria’s Power Transmission
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has faced significant challenges in recent days, with incidents of vandalism and a temporary grid disturbance impacting power transmission across the country. On October 18, 2024, TCN reported that two towers along its 330kV…
Challenges, Opportunities for MSMEs As CBN Raises Interest Rate to 27.25%
In a bold move to curb inflation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again increased its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 27.25%. The CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision after the 297th Monetary Policy…
Vandals Destroy Critical Transmission Tower, Plunging Damaturu and Maiduguri into Darkness
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that vandals have destroyed one of its critical transmission towers, T372, along the Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri 330kV transmission line. This malicious act occurred on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at approximately 1:44 am, cutting off…
