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4 days ago
Niger State Youths Progressive Alliance (NYPA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint the next Managing Director (MD) of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) from the state.
1 Mar
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four Nigerian professionals to serve as Executive Directors of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), for a renewable term of four years. Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale in a statement said the decision is part of his efforts to substantially enhance the quality and quantity of electric power…
5 Feb
Nigerians were, yesterday, plunged into darkness once again as the nation’s electricity grid collapsed. 
13 Dec
The Federal Government, yesterday, admitted that the state- controlled Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) remains the weakest link in the energy chain, and as such, must be split into two separate entities for efficiency. While the generation aspect of the power sector is controlled by the private sector, 40 per cent of each of the…
9 Dec
Nigerians, irrespective of their class or status, have been assured of adequate and efficient supply of electricity to their homes. The General Manager, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Maiwada Sarki Bello Paiko, made the promise during a media chat with newsmen at the dam site in Shiroro Hydro Electric Power station, Shiroro local council of…
6 Dec
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced its plans to enhance surveillance of transmission lines and substations nationwide by deploying surveillance drones, cameras, and advanced equipment. The initiative aims to address the rising challenges faced by the TCN, which includes: vandalism, theft of power cables, and sabotage of power station. While touring the Mando…
14 Nov
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has debunked a report alleging that the company's official said that there will be a national blackout. The Management TCN issued a statement on Tuesday on its X handle to debunk the report, saying that it is false and totally misleading. "The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby states that…
17 Sep 2023
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored bulk power supply to Sokoto State by 6 p.m on Saturday (Sept. 15), an official has confirmed
19 Apr 2023
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Kano Region, has warned electricity consumers against illegal connection. Rather, they should liaise with the Distribution Company (Disco) for proper connection of electricity. The General Manager, Kano Region, Bashir Mohammed-Gote, gave the warning while speaking with the news agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Kano. He said that…

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Nigerian banks have 24 months to recapitalise their capital base to at least N500 billion international authorisation capitalisation to continue operations in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. This comes after the apex bank urged Nigerian banks to expedite action on the recapitalisation of their capital base to strengthen the financial…
1 day ago
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed Tinubu's approval of Bello's appointment in a statement on X on Thursday. According to the Ngelale, Dr. Bello is a consummate…
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Hoodlums attacked and set on fire the Neni Divisional Police station in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the hoodlums numbering about 30 stormed the area at about 2am on Thursday and destroyed several buildings. READ ALSO: First phase of Lagos-Calabar Highway to be completed in three years – FG…
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To streamline operations and enforce parity across its workforce, the Board of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Disco) has affirmed recent management changes and its decision to harmonize salaries and conditions of service for all employees. Dispelling rumors of a reversal in the dissolution of the former management under Dr Tinuade Sanda, Mr. Dere Otubu,…
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The Federal Government said the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar highway will be completed within the next three years. This was disclosed on Thursday in a statement by Ben Bem Goong who is the spokesman to the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi. Goong made this announcement following Umahi's inspection of the Lagos-Calabar coaster highway…
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Nigeria has been left in darkness as the national electricity grid controlled from Osogbo, Osun State collapsed at about 4:30pm on Thursday. Most distribution companies across the country disclosed that their feeders were out leaving their franchises area across the 36 states in darkness. While the grid output was 2984 megawatts as at 4pm, the…
1 day ago
An Ikeja High Court on Thursday issued a bench warrant against the former employee of Punch Nigeria Ltd., Olusegun Ogunbanjo, and others charged with N950 million fraud.
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An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday discharged and acquitted a 23-year-old student, Victory Tasie, charged with defiling his girlfriend.
1 day ago
Persons familiar with the antecedents of Senator Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State, readily attest to the fact that he is hardly ever deterred by challenges or adversities, no matter how daunting. Stories abound of his daring exploits as a young civil and human rights activist when successive military juntas held sway in Nigeria.…
1 day ago
A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus and members of the Presidential Campaign Council of the party for the 2023 general elections in Rivers State have declared their loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. A former Minister of Transportation and the Director-General, PDP-PCC Rivers…