As the global fight against COVID-19 continues, the emergence of new variants poses ongoing challenges. The latest strain, XEC, has raised international concerns due to its potential impact on public health. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The World Health Organization … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that residents of Ibeju-Lekki may soon experience improved electricity supply as plans for a new Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) substation progress. Earlier today, officials from the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources visited the area to inspect potential sites for the construction of a 66MVA substation, featuring two 132/33KV … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has unbundled the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by establishing the Nigerian Independent System Operator of Nigeria Limited (NISO). NERC made this known in a circular dated April 30. TCN is expected to transfer all market and system operation functions to the new company. … Read more
Blackout Hits Gombe, Yola, Jalingo. TCN restoring power through alternative lines. Efforts ongoing to rebuild vandalized towers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that electricity supply to Gombe, Yola, and Jalingo substations has been disrupted, throwing residents of the areas into darkness following vandals’ destruction of four towers along the Jos-Gombe 330kV transmission line. The vandalism happened at … Read more
Nigeria Targets 6,000MW Power Generation in Six Months Minister Outlines Plans to Boost Electricity Supply Improved Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Promised Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the lingering challenges in Nigeria’s power sector, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost the country’s electricity generation to an unprecedented 6,000 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Dan’Agundi Power Transmission Station, a critical electricity supply hub for Kano city, has been gutted by fire on Sunday. The raging fire has resulted in power outages affecting areas surrounding the transmission station in the Kano State capital. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation at Crossroads: Balancing Health and Hardship in Nigeria’s … Read more
The federal government have moved to eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmission EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has expressed commitment to eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV in the country EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: Buhari Swears In RMAFC Chair, Presides Over FEC BREAKING: Prominent APC … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it did not need the approval of the Nigerian Communications Commission to transmit election results electronically, stating that the constitution is clear. The National Assembly said the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, to seek proper legal advice rather than misinforming Nigerians on … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday announced the achievement of a new feat as the power sector recorded an all-time national peak of 5,459.50 megawatts (MW). TCN general manager of public affairs, Ndidi Mbah, announced the development in a statement Mbah said the new record was achieved on October 28. She said the … Read more