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Thunderstorm hits TCN transmission line, kills livestock, damages properties
Thunderstorm damages TCN’s Otukpo–Nsukka transmission line, torching a house, burning a car, and killing cows. Power rerouted to avoid blackout. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that a thunderstorm was responsible for the collapse of part of its 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line on September 3, 2025. The incident, which occurred near Tower […]
TCN firmly denies explosion, reveals cause of power outage
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has officially denied claims made by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EEDC) regarding an explosion at its Onitsha Sub-Region station, which some reports suggested caused the recent widespread power outage in parts of Anambra State and Oji River in Enugu State. In a detailed statement issued on Thursday, […]
FG Sinks N88bn into Power Infrastructure Repairs
The Federal Government has spent a staggering N88 billion to repair and restore vandalised power transmission towers across Nigeria between 2021 and 2025, according to new disclosures by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The awareness event drew together key community leaders, representatives from security agencies, religious figures, and industry stakeholders, aiming to confront the […]
TCN Raises Alarm: Vandalism Endangering Nigeria’s Power Infrastructure
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has raised an urgent alarm over the rising wave of vandalism across its power transmission infrastructure, warning that the trend threatens the sustainability and reliability of electricity supply nationwide. Engr. Nasir Mansur S. Fada, General Manager of TCN’s Kaduna Region, made the disclosure during a stakeholders’ engagement held in […]
Shettima to Privatisation Council: Prioritise Public Interest
Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a strong directive to members of the National Council on Privatisation (NCP), emphasizing the need for transparent, legally sound, and accountable practices in all ongoing and future privatisation processes. The Vice President, who doubles as Chairman of the Council, gave this charge during the second NCP meeting of 2025 […]
Tower’s Collapse Sparks Widespread Power Outage in Rivers
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that four electricity transmission towers along the Owerri-Ahoada 132kV Double Circuit line have been vandalized, resulting in their collapse. The Tower’s Collapse incident occurred on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at approximately 6:23 pm, and has disrupted power supply to the Ahoda, Gbarain, and Yenagoa 132kV transmission substations. […]
Power Generation Reaches New High of 5,713MW, Says TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country’s power generation has reached a new high of 5,713.60 megawatts (MW). This new peak surpasses the previous record of 5,543.20MW achieved on February 14, 2025, by 170.40MW. According to the TCN, the power sector achieved this new peak generation for the year 2025, which […]