NEWS
No National Grid collapse, only Line Trippings-TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has dismissed reports of a National Grid collapse on Saturday, attributing power fluctuations in parts of the country to isolated line trippings.
In a statement issued by TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah, it was clarified that the disruptions were localized, primarily affecting bulk power supply to the Lagos axis.
Mbah explained that the issue began at 1:41 PM when the Osogbo-Ihovbor line tripped, triggering a subsequent tripping of the Benin-Omotosho line.
This disruption impacted operations at five major power stations: Egbin, Olorunsogo, Omotosho, Geregu, and Paras. While power has been restored at these facilities, efforts to fully restore the Benin-Omotosho 330kV line were still underway as of Saturday evening.
“Earlier today, at about 13:41 hrs, the Osogbo-Ihovbor line tripped, followed by the tripping of the Benin-Omotosho line. These consequently affected bulk supply only on the Lagos axis,” Mbah stated.
She also emphasized that the national grid remained operational, noting that total power generation before the tripping was 4,335.63 MW, which only dropped to 2,573.23 MW after the incident.
This clarification comes amidst rising public concern over recurring power issues, with some Nigerians lamenting the frequent disruptions in electricity supply.
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