No Nigerian Should Die from Power Failure in Hospitals – Tinubu Odunuga noted that power failures often compromise safety, disrupt care, and sometimes cost lives The president explained that strengthening power supply in healthcare facilities is part of the broader Renewed Hope Agenda President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to address the persistent … Read more
Electricity distribution companies in northern Nigeria recorded losses of approximately N74bn between July and September 2024, amid persistent blackouts and national grid collapses, according to the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In early November, the country experienced its 10th national grid collapse of the year, with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirming the incident. … Read more
Nine Northern states in Nigeria are currently experiencing widespread power outages following the latest collapse of the national electricity grid, marking the fourth incident in less than about 8 days. Kunle Olubiyo, President of the Nigeria Consumer Protection Network, confirmed this development in a statement released on Monday night. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja … Read more
Ten Mexican cities, including Mexico City, break record-high temperatures amid severe heat wave. Heat wave causes nationwide blackouts, hospitalizations, and at least four deaths from heat stroke. Government faces criticism for inadequate investment in energy transmission and generation, exacerbating the crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ten Mexican cities, including the capital, have experienced record-high … Read more
Power outages hit Abuja and parts of Kogi State due to technical issues. AEDC reports fault on 33kv feeder k6 from AT9 Karu Transmission Station. TCN maintenance crew working to restore electricity; planned maintenance announced for Okene Transmission Substation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and some areas in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that power distribution companies that are performing below stipulated standards in the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry are going to lose 50 per cent of their operating expenditures, the Federal Government declared on Monday. According to PUNCH, the Federal Government made the declaration through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission at the 1st … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has released a list of communities experiencing power outages. The electricity company revealed that residents living in Mowe, Ibafo, Ayetoro, and six other communities would not have power. The IBEDC explained that the blackout is due to a power supply drop from Egbin power generating … Read more
Osun, Oyo, Ibadan and Kwara will experience power outages. It was gathered that it was due to the low generation and low power allocation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ogun, Oyo, Ibadan, Osun and Kwara Regions will experience prolonged power outages in the coming week. This, it was gathered, was due to the low generation, … Read more