Exploring alternatives to power infrastructures vandalism
The attacks carried out in October led to various grid collapses and even caused a total blackout of almost two weeks in the 17 northern states and other parts of Nigeria.
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Fire, natural hazards, roof overloading and theft can obstruct the growth of solar power —Allianz Commercial report
Over time, extra load can lead to stress on the roof, potentially causing leaks, sagging, or even collapse.
Again, vandals attack thirteen transmission towers along Ahoada-Yenagoa 132KV Double Circuit transmission line
TCN once again appeals to security operatives, host communities, traditional rulers, state governments, and all stakeholders to collaborate with TCN in the fight against power installation vandalism.
TCN intensifies nationwide battle against vandalism of power installations as Police apprehend vandals with stolen cables
Specifically, between July 1st and August 11th, 2024, TCN installations have experienced numerous vandalism attacks in less than six weeks
Current power supply situation in Abuja, not traceable to Gwagwalada tower vandalism, says TCN
It is important to note that the current power situation being experienced generally is a result of low load allocation, caused by low power generation into the nation’s grid,
Vandals destroy Towers T377 and T378 along the Gombe – Damaturu 330kv Transmission Line
This act, perpetrated by insurgents, resulted in a load loss of approximately 5MW.
Nigeria recorded 7,143 cases of pipeline breakages in five years —NEITI
Oil theft was an emergency that posed serious threat to oil exploration and exploitation with huge negative consequences on economic growth, business prospects and profit earnings by oil companies.
Ikeja Electric collaborates with NSCDC on safety of equipment for stable electricity
While applauding their efforts, Osadare stated that it was important to let the Agency know that vandalism is still on the increase; hence the need to urgently intervene.
How Nigeria can end rising crude oil theft
In 2020, the Nigerian Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITI) said Nigeria’s loss to crude oil theft stands at $4.19 billion yearly. Reportedly, Nigeria is losing over 300,000 barrels of crude oil per day to oil theft, vandalism and other related criminal vices in the country. The implications, according to reports released by NEITI include loss of revenue, environmental disaster, a threat to regional peace and security, the proliferation of arms and a poor investment climate.
Nigeria lost N898.93bn to pipeline vandalism, theft in nine months
Between January and September 2021, Nigeria lost N898.93bn to crude oil losses and repairs of vandalised pipelines, among others, documents obtained from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited showed.