The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has made progress in restoring the national grid after a system disturbance occurred at 9:17 am on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
The restored power is being distributed among various electricity distribution companies, including Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), Eko Disco, Enugu Disco, Ibadan Discos, Ikeja Discos, and Port Harcourt Discos. Residents in Ibadan have already begun to see the effects of this restoration, with electricity returning to some areas.
According to Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, the development has resulted in a loss of supply to all its interface Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) stations as it is unable to provide services to its customers in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo states.
“We are on standby, awaiting detailed information on the collapse and restoration of supply from the National Control Centre (NCC), Osogbo,” EEDC stated.
Nigeria is currently facing a nationwide blackout, which is compounded by the continuous rise in fuel prices. Even when the grid is restored, the cost of electricity access remains a significant concern.
Geeky Nigeria reports that In April 2024, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced a substantial increase in electricity tariffs of up to 240%, sparking disapproval from organized labour. However, in May 2024, NERC revised the tariff downward, reducing it from ₦225/kWh to ₦206.8/kWh.
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