Blackout in Northern region: TCN gives condition to commence work on second transmission line …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has disclosed that its engineering team is preparing to commence work on the second 330kV transmission line to restore electricity fully in the Northern region of the country. TheNewsGuru.com … Read more
TCN opens up on efforts to restore power to northern region …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it is intensifying efforts at restoring power to the northern parts of the country. Mr Sule Abdulaziz, the Managing Director, TCN said in Abuja on Tuesday at a media briefing that … Read more
Shehu Sani Supports TCN, Cites Progress Under President Tinubu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Former lawmaker, Shehu Sani has advised Nigerians to desist from politicizing the issue of frequent national grid collapses. Sani argued that the power sector had made visible progress under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, contrasting it with past efforts that consumed billions … Read more
Incessant grid collapse affecting DISCOs’ operations – JEDC …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Dr Elijah Adakole, Head, Corporate Communications, Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC), says the reoccurring national power grid collapse is affecting Distribution Companies’ (DISCOs) revenue generation. Adakole, who said this in an interview on Saturday in Jos, explained that most of JEDC’s customers for … Read more
Why We Can’t Restore Electricity To The North Anytime Soon …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that power outages across parts of Northern Nigeria will persist due to security issues obstructing repairs on vital transmission lines. Efforts to restore electricity via alternative routes have been hampered, with the TCN … Read more
Davido’s father, Deji Adeleke generates 15% of Nigeria’s electricity …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Dr. Deji Adeleke, father of renowned Nigerian singer, Davido, has announced that his company generates about 15% of Nigeria’s electricity. This revelation was made during a recent conference where the Nigerian billionaire, discussed his investments in the nation’s power sector, including his … Read more
TCN Gives Fresh Update On National Grid Collapse …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Recall that Nigeria, on Monday at about 6:48 pm, was thrown into darkness. Enugu Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the national grid collapse in a statement by its spokesperson, Emeka Ezeh, on Monday. Abuja Electricity Distribution Company and Eko Electricity Distribution Company also confirmed … Read more
Electricity bill killing universities – ASUU raises alarm …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed worry over huge administrative cost incurred by many public universities. Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU President, said this while speaking with newsmen at a two-day programme organised by the union on the state … Read more
Lagos resident uses generator to outsmart electricity thieves …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A Lagos resident recently shared a humorous yet bold account of her evening, where she set out to address an ongoing issue of electricity theft by thieves in her compound. The situation arose after her older sister relocated to Lagos. As the resident … Read more
Suspected vandal electrocuted while attempting to steal electricity equipment …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A suspected vandal has been electrocuted while tampering with an exposed live wire in order to steal it from a transformer substation at Commissioners’ Quarters in Damaturu, the Yobe capital. Blessing Tunoh, Communications Officer, Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), made this known … Read more