TCN
11 Feb
An expert on power, Mr Kunle Olubiyo has urged the Federal Government and stakeholders to increase investment in the power sector to boost the national grid.
6 Feb
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has successfully upgraded two transformers for the Benin Transmission Substation and Ihovbor Work Centre. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager Public Affairs said this in a statement in Abuja. Mbah said that at the 132 Kilo Volt (kV) Benin Transmission Substation, TCN completed and energised a new…
6 Feb
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has faulted the frequent collapse of the national power grid, resulting in blackouts nationwide.
4 Feb
Nigeria has plunged into darkness once again as the nation’s electricity grid collapsed. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) managed grid went down at approximately 11:51 AM on Sunday, reducing the system's capacity from 2,407 megawatts to a mere 31MW by noon and reaching zero by 1 PM. Despite the Federal Government privatizing the sector…
29 Dec
After a very long time, one arm of our electric power authority had the courtesy to alert us that it would shut down for three days and we would not have power supply for that period. The last time there was a semblance of this, at least within memory for me, was 1975—I stand to…
14 Dec
Planned restructuring of Power Transmission of Nigeria (TCN) has hidden intentions, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said.
11 Dec
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said it currently has capacity to transmit 8,100MW of the about 13,000MW of electricity generated.
9 Dec
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Shiroro region, says it is overhauling all its equipment for improved power supply across the region.
8 Dec
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has lamented the strangulation of 21 power projects in the South East since 2019, blaming it on activities of residents.
25 Nov
The Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) established by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), yesterday, in Abuja said that there was a need to instil the culture of zero tolerance against corruption in Nigeria.
17 Oct 2023
Following alleged violation of procurement process by Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) over a $500 million Distribution Section Recovery Programme, local meter manufacturers have, again, attempted to prevent the opening of bids.
17 Oct 2023
Stakeholders in the power sector are pushing for leeway that would ensure a collaborative approach to resolving the challenges facing the power sector amidst poor supply of electricity across the country.
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