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Several Nigerians spend Christmas in darkness

VAM News December 25, 2025

News Update Many Nigerians across the country are celebrating this year’s Christmas in darkness following a nationwide drop in power supply. The Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO, which oversees the national grid, had earlier...

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Local News

Electricity Blackout to hit Lagos

VAM News October 8, 2025

News Update THE Transmission Company of Nigeria announced a four-day blackout in Lekki, Ikoyi, Jakande, and surrounding parts of Lagos State. TCN’s spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah disclosed this in a statement on X on Wednesday....

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Local News

Osun PDP Aspirant Osundare Clears Debts, Revives Electricity in Vocational School

VAM News September 26, 2025

NEWS UPDATE THE Ijeda-born politician and leading aspirant for the Oriade State Constituency seat in the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Osundokun Osundare, has once again demonstrated his commitment to community development. Fondly...

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National

Blackout hits Nigeria as electricity workers begin strike

VAM News September 25, 2025

News Update Nigerians may experience blackout in the coming days as the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, commenced a strike action on Wednesday over non-implementation of the national minimum wage, casualisation of workers...

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Local News

SAD! Woman Dies During Operation Over Electricity Failure

VAM News April 27, 2025

A man has tragically lost his wife after an extended delay during her operation at Jummai Babangida Aliyu General Hospital, caused by a power outage and fuel shortage in the hospital‘s generator. The incident...

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National

Nigeria’s national grid suffers collapse

VAM News February 12, 2025

News Update Parts of Nigeria have been thrown into darkness as the national grid experienced a collapse again on Wednesday, marking the second time in the year. According to data obtained from the Nigerian...

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National

NERC Gives Ondo, Ekiti, 2 Other States Approval to Regulate Own Electricity

VAM News January 14, 2025 0 Comment

THE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has completed the transfer of regulatory oversight to four states. NERC made this known on its X handle on Monday, listing the states as Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, and Imo,...

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National

2025: Nigeria records first national grid

VAM News January 11, 2025 0 Comment

News Update Nigeria’s national power grid has recorded its first major collapse for the first time in 2025 barely ten days into the new year. The collapse has resulted in a nationwide blackout to...

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National

Nigerian Electricity Company Announces New Tariff Increase

VAM News January 6, 2025 0 Comment

News Update Aba Power, a Nigerian electricity distribution company, has announced a more than 50 percent electricity tariff hike for customers within its franchise in Abia State. The company disclosed this in a notice...

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National

Nationwide Blackout As Grid Collapses Third Time This Week

VAM News October 19, 2024 0 Comment

News Update Nigeria’s national grid has collapsed again. This is the third time this will happen in just one week. The latest collapse occurred early Saturday morning, with many states reporting total blackouts. VAM...