Niger Coup: Nigeria cuts power supply to Niger Republic
Nigeria has disconnected the supply of 150 megawatts of electricity daily to Niger as sanctions against the neighbouring country by the Economic Community of West African States increase.
AFP reported on Wednesday that Nigeria had cut its electricity supply to Niger.
The disconnection was effected by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, directly involved in the transmission of power on Tuesday night.
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AFP quoted a source close to the management of the Nigerien Electricity Company, popularly known as Nigelec, adding that the move was in line with the sanctions decided by ECOWAS.
The source said, “It is true Niger was disconnected from the national grid last night based on the instruction of the government. Nigeria used to supply 150 megawatts, MW of power to Niger.
“It is total disconnection in line with ECOWAS moves to restore democracy in that country.”
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