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National Grid Restored After Explosion Causes Third Collapse in One Week
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the restoration of the national grid following its collapse at around 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
In a statement, TCN attributed the incident to an explosion at the 330kV Jebba transmission substation in Niger State, which triggered a temporary disturbance across the grid.
TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, explained that a protection system was activated immediately after the explosion, preventing further damage by isolating the affected section. Engineers promptly worked to reconfigure the busbar arrangement and restore power to the grid.
This marks the third grid collapse in a week and the eighth incident this year.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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