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  • Why Lagos power supply dropped by 350MW – TCN

    Why Lagos power supply dropped by 350MW – TCN

    The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that a major fault on its Omotoso-Ikeja West 330-kilovolt (kV) transmission line significantly reduced electricity supply to Lagos.

    TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement on Tuesday, reported that the transmission line snapped between towers 420 and 422 on March 9, resulting in a drop of approximately 350 megawatts (MW) of bulk electricity supply to the state.

    The outage has affected both Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC).

    “This temporary drop in bulk power supply has caused significant load shedding within the Eko and Ikeja franchise areas,” Mbah stated.

    The spokesperson added that TCN has deployed engineers to the site and transported the necessary materials to repair the damaged sections of the 330kV Omotoso–Ikeja West transmission line.

    According to Mbah, repairs are expected to be completed within three days, after which full bulk power supply will be restored through the affected transmission route.

    She also apologised for any inconvenience caused to the government, EKEDC, IKEDC and electricity consumers in Lagos.

  • Nigeria’s Power Generation Hits 5713.6MW Per Day

    Nigeria’s Power Generation Hits 5713.6MW Per Day

    The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a new milestone in the country’s power sector, achieving a peak generation of 5,713.6 megawatts (MW) on March 2, 2025. This marks an increase of 170MW compared to the previous peak of 5,543.20MW recorded on February 14, 2025. However, it remains 88MW short of Nigeria’s all-time high of 5,801.60MW, set on March 1, 2021.

    In a statement released on Tuesday, TCN management confirmed that the new peak was recorded at 21:30 hours on March 2, 2025. Additionally, the electricity sector achieved its highest-ever daily energy transmission of 125,542.06 megawatt-hours (MWh) on the same day, surpassing the previous record of 125,159.48MWh set on February 14, 2025, by 382.58MWh.

    This development highlights progress in Nigeria’s power generation and transmission capabilities, signaling potential improvements in the stability of electricity supply across the country. However, analysts emphasize the need for the government and stakeholders to address existing bottlenecks to ensure that increased generation translates into better access to electricity for households and businesses.

    Earlier in February 2025, TCN had announced a peak generation of 5,543.20MW, exceeding the previous record of 5,478.73MW. The General Manager of TCN, Ndidi Mbah, noted that the maximum daily energy of 125,159.48MWh achieved at that time was the highest ever recorded in Nigeria’s electricity industry, surpassing the previous record of 121,674.88MWh set on February 7, 2025, by 3,484.60MWh.

    Mbah also confirmed that TCN successfully transmitted the new peak generation and maximum daily energy to distribution companies’ load centers nationwide for onward delivery to consumers. She highlighted that TCN has a transmission potential of 8,100MW, indicating room for further growth in the sector.

    This achievement builds on earlier milestones, such as the peak transmission of 5,552.80MW recorded on January 8, 2021, which surpassed the previous record of 5,520.40MW set on October 30, 2020. These developments underscore ongoing efforts to enhance Nigeria’s power infrastructure and improve electricity access for its citizens.

  • TCN: No National Grid Collapse, Only Transmission Lines Tripped

    TCN: No National Grid Collapse, Only Transmission Lines Tripped

    The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has debunked reports claiming a national grid collapse, clarifying that the incident involved a tripping of transmission lines and affected only parts of the country.

    In a statement titled “Benin-Omotosho Line Tripping, Not System Collapse”, TCN explained that the disruption, which occurred at 1:41 p.m. on Friday, was misrepresented by some media outlets as a nationwide grid collapse.

    “TCN hereby states that the nation’s grid did not experience any collapse today, contrary to the widely published misinformation in the media,” the statement read.

    The company explained that the incident began when the Oshogbo-Ihovbor line tripped, followed by the tripping of the Benin-Omotosho line, which caused power supply disruptions in the Lagos axis.

    “At about 13:41 hours (1:41 p.m.), the Oshogbo-Ihovbor line tripped, followed by the tripping of the Benin-Omotosho line. This consequently affected bulk supply to only the Lagos axis alone,” TCN noted.

    Providing additional details, the company stated that grid generation at the time of the tripping was 4,335.63MW. After the incident, total generation dropped to 2,573.23MW, highlighting that the grid itself remained operational.

    “The transmission line tripping affected Egbin, Olorunsogo, Omotosho, Geregu, and Paras. But these have all been restored except for the Benin-Omotosho 330KV line whose restoration is ongoing,” TCN added.

    The company emphasized the importance of accurate reporting to avoid public panic and misperceptions about the state of the nation’s power infrastructure.

    “As TCN continues to work hard to put in place a robust transmission grid despite prevailing challenges, we must understand the negative impact of deliberately misinforming the public and the value of disseminating true and verifiable facts,” the statement concluded.

     

  • TCN Needs ₦2.8trn for 149 Power Projects, Says Minister

    TCN Needs ₦2.8trn for 149 Power Projects, Says Minister

    The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) requires approximately ₦2.8 trillion to execute 149 electricity transmission projects nationwide, according to Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power.

    Adelabu disclosed this during budget defense sessions with power sector committees at the National Assembly, highlighting the substantial funding needed to address Nigeria’s electricity challenges.

    “For the TCN alone, we will need about ₦2.779 trillion to enable us to execute about 149 projects we are currently engaged in all over the country. Our total budget as a ministry is not even up to this, but as the saying goes, half bread is better than none,” Adelabu said.

    The minister appealed for cooperation from lawmakers to achieve President Bola Tinubu’s mandate of improving electricity supply to Nigerians.

    “I’m telling you so that you can be aware of the kind of money that is needed in the ministry for us to address our electricity challenges. We need your cooperation and collaboration in achieving the mandate of Mr. President in electricity supply to Nigerians,” he added.

    Adelabu also provided updates on the Siemens power project, part of the Presidential Power Initiative, which aims to address Nigeria’s fragile power infrastructure. He revealed that the pilot phase of the project was 95% complete in 2024, and the Federal Government has approved the commencement of the second phase in early 2025.

    “The Federal Government is fully determined to address these challenges and issues that have been blocking our progress in our effort to provide electricity to Nigerians and our consumers,” Adelabu said. “Of particular note is the grid collapse, which has to do with the obsolete and outdated equipment around our power stations.”

    He stated that the Siemens project would involve the construction of five substations across the country, which are expected to improve power supply and reduce the risk of grid collapses.

    “To practically address this, the Siemens project will come on board in the first quarter of this year. We have almost concluded the takeoff of the project, and it will involve building five substations across the country. This will energize our supply so that the issue of grid collapse will be a thing of the past. By next week, we will begin the contracts for the substations to come on board,” the minister added.