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Five Power Towers Fall After Targeted Vandalism
Vandals have caused the collapse of five towers along the Ikot Abasi-Eket 132kV transmission line, leading the Transmission Company of Nigeria to reroute power and launch an investigation.
Suspect apprehended following destruction of six TCN power towers
Law enforcement has arrested a primary suspect for the vandalism of six TCN transmission towers along the Yola-Jalingo line, with efforts continuing to locate remaining members of the criminal group.
Suspect apprehended for destruction of Yola-Jalingo power towers
TCN and Nigerian police have arrested a key suspect following the removal of 130 components from six electricity transmission towers on the Yola-Jalingo line.
Former TCN Chief Usman Mohammed Identifies Causes of Nigeria’s Power Instability
Former TCN Managing Director Usman Mohammed blames systemic government errors, corruption, and the appointment of incompetent officials for Nigeria's enduring electricity shortages.
TCN admits to N1.28 billion spending on solar streetlights outside its primary duties
The Transmission Company of Nigeria confirms it spent N1.28 billion on government-mandated solar streetlight projects, noting these were assigned by the National Assembly and funded via federal budget appropriations.
Security guards prevent equipment theft at TCN station in Bauchi
Security personnel at the TCN transmission substation in Bauchi successfully thwarted a vandalism attempt, securing key power infrastructure and recovering stolen materials without any damage or casualties reported.
Northeast Electricity Supply Falters as Unplanned Blackouts Precede TCN Maintenance
Jalingo and Yola face a severe power crisis as an unexpected TCN facility fault hits just days before a scheduled regional maintenance outage.
Former TCN Chief Urges Meritocracy and Stable Policy to Resolve Nigeria’s Power Crisis
Former TCN boss Abubakar Atiku-Tambuwal asserts that Nigeria's power sector requires merit-based leadership and consistent policy to overcome deep-rooted systemic failures.
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.
TCN Schedules Power Outages for Specific Abuja Districts
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has scheduled maintenance at the Kubwa substation, causing power outages in various Abuja neighborhoods on July 18, 2026.