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Kunle Olubiyo Blames TCN for Frequent National Grid Collapses
Kunle Olubiyo, the President of the Nigeria Consumer Protection Network, has expressed serious concerns regarding the frequent collapses of the national power grid, emphasizing that these incidents highlight the deficiencies within the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
His comments come in response to the sixth grid failure of 2024, which occurred on Monday at approximately 6:48 PM, leaving many parts of the country plunged into darkness once again.
While the TCN characterized this collapse as partial and assured that restoration efforts were underway, many Nigerians remained without power hours later.
Olubiyo criticized TCN for its history of responding to such crises with mere platitudes rather than effective solutions.
He stated that the repeated failures of the national grid, along with ongoing challenges related to its stability and reliability, stem from a lack of genuine commitment to addressing these issues.
He remarked, “The repeated occurrences of system collapses and challenges to the National Grid’s stability are largely due to the management’s insincerity and their tendency to pay lip service to a broad range of problems while misplacing priorities over the years.”
Olubiyo pointed out that inadequate investment in necessary network improvements, insufficient protective systems, and a near-total lack of vegetation control have all contributed to the ongoing crises.
He emphasized that these issues have been recognized for some time but have received little attention from TCN’s leadership.
The pattern of grid collapses is alarming, with previous failures recorded on February 4, July 6, August, and September 19 of this year alone.
According to TCN data, the national grid has suffered over 227 collapses in the last 14 years, underscoring a chronic problem in the country’s electricity supply system.
This situation is particularly troubling given that electricity tariffs were increased by 240 percent in April, further straining the financial burdens on Nigerian households and businesses.
As power outages continue to affect daily life, the call for accountability and effective management within TCN becomes increasingly urgent.
Olubiyo’s insights reflect the frustrations of many Nigerians who are tired of empty promises and inadequate responses to a crisis that has persisted for far too long.
The need for immediate, substantial reforms in the management of Nigeria’s electricity supply is clearer than ever, as citizens hope for a stable and reliable power system that meets their needs.
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says it will announce a new, lower petrol price on Monday, following the recent price slash by Dangote Refinery. Dangote Refinery had dropped its ex-depot price for petrol from N840 to N820 per litre on Thursday, prompting IPMAN to consider adjusting its rates in response.
Speaking on the development, IPMAN President, Abubakar Maigandi, said the association is aligning with the move and will meet to finalize a fresh price cut for petrol. “Our members will also reduce their prices,” Maigandi said. “We’ll make an official announcement on the new fuel price after our meeting on Monday.”
As of Friday, filling stations across Abuja were selling petrol at varying prices, between N905 and N945 per litre. While NNPC, NIPCO, AA Rano, and Shema outlets were dispensing around N910, Dangote-linked stations like AP and Ardova offered it slightly lower at N905. Others, including Ranoil, Empire Energy, and Total Emadeb, were selling at the higher end, up to N945.
The cost of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of cooking gas in Nigeria went up slightly in May 2025, rising by 2.18% compared to the previous month. The average price now stands at N20,709.11, up from N20,268.06 recorded in April. This update was captured in the latest Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Price Watch report for May, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
According to the report, Delta State topped the list with the highest refill price at N23,356.56, followed by Abia at N22,953.01, and Ebonyi at N22,943.30. On the other hand, residents in Yobe, Lagos, and Kebbi states paid the least, with refill prices of N18,500, N18,536, and N18,606.60, respectively.
When compared to the same period last year, gas prices have jumped significantly, rising by 32% from N15,627.40 recorded in May 2024 to the current average. The NBS is yet to release figures for June 2025.
Customers of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) across Nigeria should brace for early branch closures on Monday, June 30, 2025, as the banking group kicks off its routine half-year audit.
In an official announcement shared on their verified X (formerly Twitter) page, GTCO informed customers that all their branches nationwide will stop attending to walk-in customers earlier than usual to allow for internal review processes.
The bank assured the public that this temporary adjustment is strictly for operational reasons tied to their mandatory half-year audit, a common practice among financial institutions to check financial records, processes, and compliance levels.
While in-person services will pause earlier that day, GTCO encouraged customers to make use of their digital banking platforms. Options such as internet banking, mobile apps, ATMs, and USSD codes, which will remain available 24/7 for essential banking transactions.
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