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Nigeria Spends ₦29.3 Billion Fixing Vandalized Power Towers

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The Nigerian Federal Government has spent a staggering ₦29.3 billion to repair 266 damaged electricity towers across the country, a financial strain caused by ongoing vandalism of critical infrastructure.

Each tower repair cost roughly ₦110 million, a figure that highlights both the scale of the destruction and the expense involved in keeping Nigeria’s power grid functional.

This update was posted by the National Grid on their X account, bringing renewed attention to the impact of vandalism on power availability nationwide.

Vandalism of these towers, a core component of Nigeria’s electricity transmission system, has been an ongoing issue, resulting in frequent power outages that ripple across industries, homes, and businesses.

The losses are significant—Nigeria loses approximately $26 billion every year due to power failures, which are often worsened by damaged infrastructure and frequent grid disruptions.

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Electricity towers, or pylons, are essential for transporting high-voltage electricity across long distances.

When they’re compromised, the effects are immediate: electricity distribution networks are forced to shut down lines, leading to blackouts in cities and towns that rely on the damaged towers.

Vandals target these towers for various reasons, including the valuable materials used in their construction, which they then sell on the black market.

The costs go beyond just replacement materials; they include labour, transport, and securing the areas affected, making each repair expensive and time-consuming.

Efforts by the Federal Government and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to curb these incidents have included increasing security around infrastructure and raising public awareness about the damage caused by vandalism.

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Yet, challenges persist. Some of these towers are located in remote, less secure regions where monitoring and security are difficult to enforce, making them vulnerable to theft and destruction.

The TCN is responsible for managing, maintaining, and expanding the national grid infrastructure, including these towers, which serve as the backbone of Nigeria’s electricity transmission.

In the bigger picture, vandalism not only affects electricity availability but also weakens Nigeria’s industrial growth.

Frequent power interruptions have forced many businesses to rely on costly backup power, pushing operational costs higher.

This heavy reliance on generators and other alternatives only adds to the financial burden of operating in a country where power stability remains a major concern.

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Former Lawmaker, Shehu Sani Shows Support For The Tax Reform Bill

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Former Federal Lawmaker, Shehu Sani expresses his support for the controversial Tax Reform Bill. The Northern Governors have chosen to be against the Tax reform Bill sent by President Bola Tinubu’s government. With this much opposition, the National Economic Council advised the President to withdraw the bill.

After President Tinubu stating the bill will go through on the media, Shehu Sani reacted and stated the bill will be beneficial to the country and fair to all parts. “People should keep aside sentiments and read the Bill carefully.


 

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Adin Ross Wins $1.6 Million Dollars For Betting On Trump’s Win

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American Social Media Influencer, Adin Ross wins over $1.6 Million after his bet in Donald Trump winning the US Presidential Election.

The influencer reveals her dropped $1 million bet on Donald Trump before the Election Day. With Trump winning the election, the influencer has won 1.6 million dollars.

The influencer also once hosted Donald trump at one of his live sessions, the influencer also showed support for Donald Trump.


 

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Barack Obama Explains Why His Daughter Dropped the Family Name

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Barack Obama reveals the reason on why his daughter, Malia, has dropped the family name from her filmmaking career. His daughter, Malia, is now 26 and has started making a name for herself in the entertainment industry and is working on her debut film “The Heart”.

Obama explains that Malia has made this decision in order not to be judged by her name to avoid criticism that she made it through her father’s connections. She wants to make a name for herself and wants to be judged by her own efforts and not her father’s name. Obama also spoke on how he has raised his daughter away from the public eye for the sake of a normal upbringing.


 

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