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Tinubu’s transformative agenda reinvigorating Nigeria’s economy, strengthening institutions – Adelabu - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

1 month ago | nannews.ng | Constance Athekame |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Folashade Adeniran

By Constance AthekameThe Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, says President Bola Tinubu’s transformative agenda has reinvigorated Nigeria’s economy, strengthened institutions and restored hope in the hearts of Nigerians. Adelabu said this on Saturday in Abuja, in his congratulatory message to the president on his 73rd birthday. He commended Tinubu’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to national development.
Power minister condemns NAF attack on Ikeja DiSCO

2 months ago | newsdiaryonline.com | Chimezie Godfrey |Constance Athekame

The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has condemned the attack by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force on the headquarters and facilities of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) on Thursday. By Constance AthekameThe Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has condemned the attack by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force on the headquarters and facilities of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) on Thursday.
Ramadan: FG restates commitment to improving power supply

2 months ago | newsdiaryonline.com | Chimezie Godfrey |Constance Athekame |Abdul Mahmud

By Constance AthekameThe Federal Government has restated commitment to power infrastructure development to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply in the country. The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu said this in a message to mark the 2025 Ramadan fast, on Saturday in Abuja. He described Ramadan as a period of spiritual reflection, self-discipline and devotion, stressing that the federal government was committed towards improving the overall wellbeing of the people.
TCN Sensitises Community On Power Infrastructure Protection

Feb 12, 2025 | nannews.ng | Constance Athekame |Ismail Abdulaziz |Muhyideen Jimoh |Folashade Adeniran

By Constance AthekameThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Tuesday carried out a sensitisation campaign in Leleyi Gbari, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the protection of power infrastructure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the campaign was part of the move to curb the incessant vandalism of electricity infrastructure.
Vandals attack 132KV underground cables supplying power to parts of Abuja

Jan 18, 2025 | newsdiaryonline.com | Danlami Nmodu |Constance Athekame

By Constance AthekameThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says vandals have again vandalised its 132 Kilo Volt (KV) transmission line and underground cables in Abuja. TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, said in a statement on Friday that the incident resulted in power outages in the Central Area and surrounding neighbourhoods. Mbah said that the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday.
TCN denies national grid collapse, clarifies Saturday power outage

Jan 12, 2025 | environewsnigeria.com | Constance Athekame |Michael Simire

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has denied reports of a national grid collapse on Saturday, January 11, 2025, calling the claims inaccurate. TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, made the clarification in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday. Mbah explained that, earlier on Saturday, at approximately 1:41 p.m., the Osogbo-Ihovour line tripped, followed by the tripping of the Benin-Omotosho line.
National grid didn’t collapse but tripped; only bulk power supply to Lagos area affected - TCN

Jan 12, 2025 | newsexpressngr.com | Constance Athekame

News Express |12th Jan 2025 | 6By CONSTANCE ATHEKAMEThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has denied reports of a national grid collapse on Saturday, calling the claims inaccurate. TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, made the clarification in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday. Mbah explained that earlier on Saturday, at approximately 1:41 p.m., the Osogbo-Ihovour line tripped, followed by the tripping of the Benin-Omotosho line.
NERC Transfers Electricity Oversight To Niger

Jan 11, 2025 | newsheadlines.com.ng | Constance Athekame

23 total views todayBy Constance AthekameThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued an order to transfer regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Niger to the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (NSERC). The commission in a statement on its X handle in Abuja on Friday said that the transfer was in compliance with the Constitution and the Electricity Act (EA) 2023 as Amended.
TCN denies national grid collapse, clarifies Saturday power outage

Jan 11, 2025 | hammertimes.com.ng | Constance Athekame

By Constance AthekameThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has denied reports of a national grid collapse on Saturday, calling the claims inaccurate. TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, made the clarification in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday. Mbah explained that earlier on Saturday, at approximately 1:41 p.m., the Osogbo-Ihovour line tripped, followed by the tripping of the Benin-Omotosho line.
NERC Transfers Electricity Oversight To Niger

Jan 11, 2025 | nannews.ng | Constance Athekame |Ismail Abdulaziz |Muhyideen Jimoh |Folashade Adeniran

By Constance AthekameThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued an order to transfer regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Niger to the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (NSERC). The commission in a statement on its X handle in Abuja on Friday said that the transfer was in compliance with the Constitution and the Electricity Act (EA) 2023 as Amended.