The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, on Monday, discouraged illegal sand excavators from carrying out their activities around its transmission towers. In a statement on their official X page, TCN said the activities of sand excavators are a threat to their towers and operations. The statement reads “Recently, while on routine patrol on B1T and […]
NERC initiates unbundling of TCN, establishes Nigerian Independent System Operator
In a significant development, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has commenced the unbundling process of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), introducing the Nigerian Independent System Operator of Nigeria Limited (NISO). According to an Order dated April 30, 2023, jointly signed by NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba and Vice Chairman Musiliu Oseni, TCN is mandated […]
Nigeria’s electricity grid collapsed 105 times in 10 years – TCN
TCN towers vandalised along Jos-Gombe 330KV transmission line
TCN says bulk power supply to Gombe, Yola, and Jalingo substations have been disrupted, affecting bulk power supply to parts of Yola and Jos Electricity Distribution Companies’ franchise areas The post TCN towers vandalised along Jos-Gombe 330KV transmission line appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
TCN welcomes committee on power, appeals for funds
The Chief Executive Officer, Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, on Monday, appealed to the Senate Committee on Power to help source funds to complete ongoing projects. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Power, Enyinnaya Abaribe, led the Committee on Power to hear directly from TCN the challenges in power transmission and how they […]
TCN restores power to Kontagora-Yauri 132kV weeks after vandalization
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has restored electricity supply on Kontagora-Yauri 132 kilovolt Single Circuit line in Niger State weeks after it was vandalized. The General Manager of Public Affairs, TCN, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Recall that on April 5, 2024, towers T38, T39, and T40 collapsed due to […]
Ibadan to witness seven-hour electricity interruption – TCN
Blackout: Collapse grid fully restored – TCN
The collapse of the national grid on Monday morning was caused by a fire incident at the Afam power generating station, leading to a sudden generation loss of 25 MW and 305 MW, respectively. The post Blackout: Collapse grid fully restored – TCN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
TCN blames fire incident for national grid collapse
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, says a fire incident caused the collapse of the national grid on Monday. The General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement. Recall that Nigerians were thrown into darkness after the national grid collapsed around 2:40 am for the second time in two months. However, […]