Major Transmission Upgrade Underway THE Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced the commencement of a comprehensive maintenance programme at the Delta 132/33kV Transmission Substation, a move aimed at enhancing the reliability of electricity supply across several communities and industrial corridors in Delta State. The maintenance operation, which runs from 4 June to 16 June, will […]
NISO Flags Widespread Power Theft THE Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has revealed that Nigeria’s national grid is losing approximately 180 megawatts (MW) of electricity to large-scale power theft, raising fresh concerns about inefficiencies in the country’s electricity sector. The disclosure was made by NISO Managing Director, Abdu Mohammed Bello, during a stakeholders’ meeting in […]
Seven States to Experience Prolonged Power Cuts ELECTRICITY consumers across seven northern states are set to endure weeks of disrupted power supply following a planned outage on a major transmission line. The affected states—Plateau, Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, and Yobe—will experience intermittent blackouts from 9 April to 22 May 2026, as part of a […]
Vandalism Cripples Transmission Line THE Transmission Company of Nigeria has reported that vandalism led to the collapse of Tower T99 on the Ughelli–Benin 330kV transmission line, disrupting electricity transmission in parts of the network. The incident occurred in Coconut Village, Effurun area of Warri, Delta State. Routine Inspection Uncovers Damage TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah said […]
Ambitious Electricity Project Falls Short NIGERIA’S ambitious €2.3 billion Presidential Power Initiative (PPI)—designed to dramatically boost electricity supply across the country—has failed to meet its core objectives, leaving the country’s power output far below projected levels. The flagship project, spearheaded by the Federal Government through FGN Power and implemented by German engineering giant Siemens, aimed […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH NIGERIA’S persistent national grid collapses are largely the result of poor real-time monitoring and weak operational control, an energy expert has said, dismissing claims that vandalism and ageing infrastructure are the primary causes. Sam Caulcrick, an energy analyst and author, said the recurring blackouts point to systemic failures in the management of […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Nigeria’s Power Grid Suffers Second Collapse in Five Days NIGERIA’S electricity grid was thrown into turmoil again on Tuesday after generation plunged to just 39 megawatts, highlighting deep structural weaknesses in the country’s power transmission system. Although the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) later confirmed that the grid had been restored, business […]
Nigeria’s Power Grid Fails Again, Second Collapse Recorded in 2026 NIGERIA’S already fragile power sector suffered another setback on Tuesday as the national electricity grid collapsed for the second time in 2026, triggering a nationwide blackout. Real-time data from the grid showed that power generation fell to zero megawatts, leaving all 11 electricity distribution companies […]