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Blackout looms as TCN announces collapse of towers on Keffi, Akwanga line
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Matthew Atungwu , as published by Daily Post Nigeria
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the situation is available from the Transmission Company of Nigeria, which announced the development in a statement. The company in charge reported that several key components are currently out of service.
A power outage is possible due to damage on a major transmission line. Towers were knocked down by heavy rain, affecting the supply of electricity. The company in charge reported that several key components are currently out of service.
The damage occurred when a transmission line was automatically shut down for safety reasons. This happened after the supporting structures gave way. As a result, certain parts of the system are not functioning.
Further information about the situation is available from the Transmission Company of Nigeria, which announced the development in a statement.
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Category: business Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Daily Post Nigeria Reading time: 1 min
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