Grid Collapse: TCN restores power to 90% substations

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the national grid has successfully restored about 90 per cent of bulk power supply across its substations nationwide, following a system collapse that plunged the country into a blackout.

TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah disclosed this information in a statement on Tuesday. She explained that bulk power supply has been restored to the Abuja axis and other major distribution load centres throughout the country.

According to Mbah, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby states that the national grid experienced a partial disturbance on Monday, 14th October 2024, at about 6:48 PM.