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TCN receives 7 new power transformers in Akangba Substation, Lagos

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Seven new power transformers with capacities ranging from 60MVA to 100MVA and their accessories were recently delivered to Akangba 330/132kV Transmission Substation. The transformers are part of the ongoing TCN/World Bank power projects and would be distributed to Alausa 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Akoka 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Maryland 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Itire 132/33kV Transmission Substation and […]

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Egbin Power demonstrates commitment to sustainability, holds medical outreach in host communities

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Egbin Power demonstrates commitment to sustainability, holds medical outreach in host communities Providing access to routine medical check-up reduces vulnerability to life-threatening diseases, thereby promoting good health among community members, Egbin Power Plc has affirmed. The GenCo demonstrated this at its 2023 medical outreach programme organized in conjunction with Cecy Health Consult Ltd to

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Inconsistent policy threatens $155m smart meters project

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Inconsistent policy threatens $155m smart meters project By Eyo Nsima Inconsistent government policies and other factors have threatened the execution of the $155 million Phase 2 of Nigeria’s National Mass Metering Programme, NMMP. The project is funded by the World Bank to provide 1,250,000 smart meters for distribution to 11 electricity distribution companies, DisCos

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Le marché nigérian de l’électricité confronté à une dette croissante, les acheteurs étrangers ne règlent que 28 % de leurs factures au premier trimestre 2026

REA eyes more energy project investment, engages NERC on better regulation for mini-grids

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…Agency to increase licensing threshold for mini-grids from 1MW to 5MW -Ahmad,CEO The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is eyeing more investment in Nigeria’s energy by increasing the licensing threshold for mini-grids from 1MW to 5MW as part of its engagements with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The REA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

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UPDATE: Nigeria’s electricity generation returns to 4,144.5MW after system collapse

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UPDATE: Nigeria’s electricity generation returns to 4,144.5MW after system collapse By Eyo Nsima Nigeria’s electricity generation has risen back to 4,144.5 megawatts, MW, after several system collapses in the past few days. After one of the system collapses, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, disclosed in a statement obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, that “grid

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Nigeria’s power generation drops to zero level as system collapse

Power supply restored after National Grid collapse

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Power supply has been restored after the national electricity grid collapsed on Thursday. The grid collapse resulted in a massive loss of supply to power distributors nationwide. Hours after this, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Electric), said power supply has been restored from the grid. https://x.com/ekedp/status/1702288688804225478?s=46&t=lcpaIHMGCGeSOR-5J26z_w The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had

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BREAKING: Nigeria’s power generation drops to zero level as system collapses

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BREAKING: Nigeria’s power generation drops to zero level as system collapses By Eyo Nsima Nigeria has been thrown into darkness, due to a complete system collapse. Data obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com from Nigeria Electricity System Operator, the semi-autonomous arm of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, generation, transmission and distribution suffered a major setback. Managing

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ELECTRICITY: NERC launches power outage reporting app

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ELECTRICITY: NERC launches power outage reporting app By Eyo Nsima The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has launched an application, targeted at enabling citizens to report power outage complaints and disruptions in Nigeria. Speaking during the app’s launch in Abuja on Monday, Sanusi Garba, NERC chairperson, said: “I think a lot of you can

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ELECTRICITY: NERC increases electricity meter price by 40%

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ELECTRICITY: NERC increases electricity meter price by 40% By Eyo Nsima The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has increased the price of single phase meters by N23, 313.47 or 39.74 percent from N58, 661.69 to N81, 975.16. The price for three phase meters was also raised by N34, 151.74 or 31.13 percent from N109,

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ELECTRICITY: TCN records Milestone Achievement as Nigerian Power Grid Maintains Uninterrupted Stability for Over 400 Days

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ELECTRICITY: TCN records Milestone Achievement as Nigerian Power Grid Maintains Uninterrupted Stability for Over 400 Days In an extraordinary milestone achievement, the Nigerian power grid has recorded an unparalleled period stability in the history of the power sector, operating without any major disruptions or systems collapse for an impressive span of 400 consecutive days

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