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Upcoming 48-hour power blackout scheduled for northeastern Nigeria
TCN has announced a weekend-long power outage across several northeastern Nigerian states to facilitate essential infrastructure upgrades on the regional transmission grid.
July 18, 2026
Experts Call for Reliable Power to Boost National Economic Development
Government officials and stakeholders gathered in Abuja to discuss shifting the focus of electrification toward sustainable economic productivity.
July 17, 2026
Ebonyi Civil Society Groups Prepare Lawsuit Against EEDC Over Billing Disputes
A group of civil society organizations in Ebonyi State intends to take the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company to court over claims of unfair billing and erratic service.
July 12, 2026
Abuja Power Outage Linked to Illegal Intrusion at Maitama Substation
Unauthorized land occupation at the C2 Maitama Substation by individuals led by an FCDA official has resulted in significant damage and power outages for Abuja residents and businesses.
July 10, 2026
TCN Schedules Maintenance Outage for Abuja Power Substation
TCN has scheduled maintenance at the Katampe substation this Saturday, resulting in temporary power outages for several Abuja neighborhoods.
July 4, 2026
Power Minister Promises Electricity Reliability by Year-End
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu pledges electricity grid improvements by year-end as the REA and UNDP unveil 23 new renewable energy mini-grids across Nigeria.
July 2, 2026
TCN Re-energizes Lagos Power Infrastructure After Flood Damage
TCN has restored electrical power to parts of Lagos following the successful repair of a flooded 60MVA transformer at the Oworonshoki substation.
July 2, 2026
NISO Delays Completion of Bauchi-Gombe Power Line Maintenance to July 30
NISO has rescheduled the completion of maintenance on the Bauchi-Gombe 330kV transmission line to July 30, 2026, to allow for the proper installation of new infrastructure.
July 1, 2026
Atiku Attacks Tinubu Administration Over Power Sector Debt Discrepancies
Atiku Abubakar has accused the Tinubu administration of financial dishonesty regarding power sector debts, citing claims from electricity generation companies that promised bond funds remain unpaid.
July 1, 2026
YEDC Restores Power Operations in Biu Following Security Incident
YEDC is preparing to resume electricity services in Biu, Borno State, following a successful mediation effort by the state government after a previous attack on its facility.
July 1, 2026