Nigeria · Country watch
Osun Strike Shuts Offices, Aba–Itu Line Restored
A three-day strike in Osun State halts government operations, while power is restored in the Aba–Itu line after a 30-hour outage.
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Business conditions remain stable with disruptions in Osun due to a strike and power restoration in Aba–Itu. Energy and public sectors are affected, but no significant changes alter the overall business landscape.
In this briefing Ministry of Power (Nigeria) · Bola Tinubu · Nigeria Labour Congress · Osun State · Transmission Company of Nigeria · Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company
Regulation
Power minister promises improved electricity supply
Minister of Power Tegbe has apologized to Nigerians for recent electricity outages and promised improvements in supply, according to Premium Times Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu shares concerns over the unreliable power supply, and the government is taking steps to address these challenges. The minister's statement aims to reassure the public and businesses affected by frequent power disruptions.
Impact Energy-dependent sectors anticipate improved electricity supply, potentially reducing operational disruptions.
Sources: Premium Time ↗
Disruption
Osun government offices shut as NLC strike begins
Government offices in Osun State were shut on Monday as workers began a three-day strike, following directives from the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), according to Vanguard Nigeria. The strike is a response to the federal and state governments' continued withholding of local government statutory allocations, Premium Times Nigeria reports. This action follows the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued by the NLC.
Impact Public-sector operations in Osun State are disrupted, affecting services and administrative functions.
Sources: Vanguard Nigeria ↗, Premium Time ↗
TCN restores Aba–Itu transmission line after outage
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored the Aba–Itu 132kV transmission line after a 30-hour outage, P.M. News Nigeria reports. The restoration allows the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) to resume electricity distribution to customers in Uyo, Eket, Ekim, and Itu. The outage had affected power supply in these areas, impacting both residential and commercial activities.
Impact Energy supply resumes for businesses and households in Uyo, Eket, Ekim, and Itu, stabilizing operations.
Sources: P.M. News Nigeria ↗
Nothing significant reported today in Internal tension · Safety & health · Companies · Markets · Trade · Politics.
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