Expections,Challenges as Tinubu Names Olatunji Bello CEO of FCCPC
In a move aimed at enhancing consumer protection and promoting fair competition, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Olatunji Bello as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to…
TCN Completes Reconstruction, Restringing Of 4 Vandalised Towers Along Jos–Gombe 330kV Transmission Line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the rehabilitation and restringing of the four vandalized towers along the Jos–Gombe 330kV transmission line supplying bulk power to substations in the Northeast have been completed. The restringing of conductors was…
Nationwide Strike Grounds Nigerian Economy: Airports, Electricity, and Government Offices Shut Down
As a nationwide strike initiated by labor unions, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) began in Nigeria on Monday, June 3, 2024, there has been significant repercussions across various sectors of the country’s already…
10 Compelling Reasons to Embrace Insurance for a Secure Future
Introduction:Insurance is often seen as an unnecessary expense, but the reality is that it provides a safety net for unexpected events that can have a significant impact on your finances and well-being. From protecting your assets to providing peace of…
TCN Clarifies BEDC Statement on Its Inability To Deliver Power To Its 33KV Customers
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN has clarified issues surrounding the inability of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to supply 20 hours of power supply to its band A customers. The TCN reacted to a publication by BEDC on…
Nigeria’s Electricity Regulator Hikes Tariff For Band A Consumers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved about 300% increase in electricity rates for Band A category customers, leading to removal electricity subsidy for 15 percent of consumers. Band A are those who enjoy electricity supply for 20 hours…
TCN Restores National Grid After System Disturbance
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully restored the national grid following a system disturbance that occurred at 4:28 p.m. on Thursday, 28th March 2024, with full recovery achieved by 10:00 p.m. that same day, the General Manager, Public…
TCN Expands Regional Capacity, Increases Capacity of Port Harcourt Main Substation with 100MVA Transformer
In a bid to boosts regional capacity, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commissioned a 100MVA 132/33kV power transformer at its Port Harcourt Main Substation, enhancing the bulk transmission capability of the substation by 80MW. This initiative, which is…
Dan Agundi Power Transformers’ Fire Incident: TCN Restores Power Affected Areas in Kano
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that on Sunday it restored power supply to some of the areas taking supply from the transformers affected by the Dan Agundi Substation fire incident in Kano, adding that full restoration for…
TCN Suffers Another System Sabotage, Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line Vandalised
Less than two weeks after its Tower 70 along its 330kV Gwagwalade – Katampe Transmission line was vandalised, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has suffered yet another vandalism of its transmission line. This time, the company reported that one…
