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TCN Re-energizes Benin–Egbin 330kV Power Line Following Grid Fault
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has successfully returned the Benin–Egbin 330kV line to service following a major power disturbance that impacted Lagos.
TCN Reconnects Benin-Egbin 330kV Power Line After Grid Failure
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has successfully restored the Benin–Egbin 330kV transmission line, while repair work continues on the Benin–Omotoso line following a grid failure that affected Lagos.
Lagos power supply resumed by TCN following temporary outage
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has resumed power transmission to parts of Lagos after a grid instability issue caused a brief blackout on June 25, 2026.
Government and Power Producers Remain at Odds Over Unpaid Electricity Debt
The Nigerian government and electricity generation companies are in dispute over a massive debt crisis, with the state claiming to settle N4 trillion in arrears while producers insist the debt has hit N7 trillion.
Bayo Onanuga Clarifies President Tinubu’s Stance on Power Sector Goals and Re-election
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga clarifies that President Tinubu never committed to skipping his re-election bid due to electricity supply challenges, describing earlier reports as contextual errors.
Onanuga Claims Peter Obi Misunderstands Nigeria’s Power Capacity
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga disputes Peter Obi's power generation goals, arguing that Nigeria already possesses sufficient installed capacity but faces structural and financial hurdles.
Onanuga Claims Peter Obi Misunderstands Nigeria’s Power Capacity
Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, criticized Peter Obi's 10,000-megawatt campaign promise, stating that Nigeria already has 13,500 megawatts of installed capacity currently hampered by gas supply issues and legacy debts.
Power Outage Impacts Rivers, Bayelsa, and Imo States
The Transmission Company of Nigeria reported a total blackout in Rivers, Bayelsa, and Imo states after an earth fault disabled the Alaoji 132kV transmission line.
South-East consumers advocate for compensation over tariff band downgrades
The South East Electricity Consumers Association has urged regulators to adopt a compensation model for service failures rather than relying on tariff band downgrades, labeling the NERC's recent compensation initiative a constructive approach.