- The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced a scheduled seven-hour power outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory on February 22 and 23, 2025, due to preventive maintenance on transformers
- Affected areas include the National Hospital, Garki, and Apo Legislative Quarters, with blackouts occurring from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day
- TCN apologised for any inconvenience and assured that power supply would be restored upon completion of the maintenance
Power Outage to Be Experienced in Parts of Abuja, Places Affected and Actual Dates MentionedSource: Getty ImagesDetails of affected areas and maintenance workApology and assurancesTCN reacts to report of first national grid collapse
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