By Seun Ibiyemi The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a force majeure on the Ikeja West–Osogbo 330kV transmission line following a severe rainstorm that struck on Thursday, April 16, 2026. In a statement issued by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the company disclosed that the transmission line tripped during the storm…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced the Mini-Grid Regulations 2026 to expand electricity access, particularly in underserved and unserved communities across the country. The commission disclosed this in a statement released on its official X platform on Monday, noting that the new framework provides comprehensive guidelines for the development, operation…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has announced an increase in electricity generation from 3,951 megawatts (MW) to 4,300MW between March 28 and April 10, attributing the improvement to enhanced gas supply to thermal power plants. The development was disclosed in a statement by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated three major infrastructure projects in Lagos State, describing them as critical to improving governance, mobility, and economic growth in the state. The projects include the Open-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge, the Lagos State Geographical Information System (LAGIS) building, and the Multi-Agency Complex in Alausa, which has been renamed the…
