21 h. ago TCN restores power to Bayelsa, Rivers after vandalised line repair

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has restored bulk electricity supply to Bayelsa and parts of Rivers State following the repair of its vandalised 132kV Owerri–Ahoada transmission line TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said that the line was connected to the grid on April 11 at Read More

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24 h. ago FG Accessing $2.3bn To Boost Transmission Infrastructure – Adelabu

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that the pilot phase of the Siemens Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) has reached 90 per cent completion. This milestone marks significant progress in the government’s efforts to stabilise the national power grid and enhance electricity supply across the country. Adelabu, who announced this on Sunday, said that the […]

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27 h. ago Infrastructure projects to suffer as international oil prices decline – Adelabu

…seeks further collaboration With EU Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s minister of power has decried the impact of the continuous drop in read more Infrastructure projects to suffer as international oil prices decline – Adelabu

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37 h. ago FG securing $2.3 bn to revamp Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure – Adelabu 

…says Siemens Project has improved electricity transmission capacity by over 700 megawatts   Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of power has announced read more FG securing $2.3 bn to revamp Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure – Adelabu 

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6 d. ago TCN Unbundling: FG Unveils Board, Mgt As NISO Begins Operations

In a move to enhance the efficiency and reliability of Nigeria’s power sector, the federal government has inaugurated the board and management of the Nigerian Independent System Operator of Nigeria Limited (NISO), marking the commencement of its operations. This follows the unbundling of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) into two separate entities namely  the […]

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6 d. ago Shettima Urges NISO To Fix Electricity, National Grid Challenges

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has directed the members of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) Limited’s Board of Directors to maintain the highest standards of integrity and expertise in carrying out their duties of ensuring seamless generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity across Nigeria. According to him, while expectations are high, members of […]

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6 d. ago VP Shettima Urges NISO To Fix Electricity, National Grid Challenges

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has directed the members of Board of the Directors of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) Limited to maintain the highest standards of integrity and expertise in carrying out their duties of ensuring seamless generation, transmission and distribution of electricity across Nigeria. According to him, while expectations were high, […]

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8 d. ago The National Integrated Electricity Policy of Nigeria: The transmission infrastructure challenges

This article is a follow-up on the last two articles in this column titled “The National Integrated Electricity Policy of read more The National Integrated Electricity Policy of Nigeria: The transmission infrastructure challenges

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1 week ago TCN explains 165 megawatts loss, assures normal power supply

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced the collapse of three towers due to the tripping of the Ikeja West-Osogbo 330 kV line during a windy rainfall, resulting in a load loss of 165 megawatts. According to a statement signed by TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Friday, the incident happened on Read More

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3 w. ago Nigeria eyes Egyptian model for energy infrastructure development – Adelabu

Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s minister of power, has said that Nigeria government is willing to learn from Egypt’s experience in energy read more Nigeria eyes Egyptian model for energy infrastructure development – Adelabu

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4 w. ago Resurgence of diphtheria: A public health concern in Nigeria

Tribune Online Resurgence of diphtheria: A public health concern in Nigeria The recent outbreak and spread of diphtheria, a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease, in some parts of the country has continued to heighten health concerns. KAZEEM BIRIOWO, in this report, writes on the causes, mode of transmission, symptoms, and treatment options available, among others. Nigerians is currently witnessing firsthand devastating effects of diphtheria, a […] Resurgence of diphtheria: A public health concern in Nigeria Tribune Online

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