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TCN rolls out $1.3b transmission projects nationwide

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced that transmission projects worth more than $1.3 billion, financed by multilateral development partners, are currently underway nationwide. These initiatives aim to expand grid capacity and enhance power delivery across the country. Implemented through various Project Management Units, the projects are funded via loans and grants guaranteed by the […]

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TCN blames right-of-way issues for Abuja power project delay

The completion of the 624-megawatt Abuja Feeding Scheme, aimed at significantly improving electricity supply to the Federal Capital Territory, continues to face delays due to persistent right-of-way challenges, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria. The donor-funded project is currently about 91 per cent complete and is expected to alleviate power shortages in Abuja and […]

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Abuja project will boost national grid by 624mw – TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria says the Abuja Feeding Scheme project will contribute around 624 megawatts to the national grid upon completion. TCN’s Executive Director of Transmission Service Providers, Oluwagbenga Ajiboye, made the statement while leading a team to inspect the ongoing project in Abuja on Thursday. Valued at $170 million and funded by the […]

Why Nigeria needs 33,000MW for stable power supply – DisCos
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ICYMI: Enugu residents face 10-day blackout over TCN rehabilitation

MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited has announced scheduled power outages across Enugu metropolis from Wednesday, October 22, to Thursday, October 31, 2025. The outages will occur daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. during this period. The Head of Corporate Communications at MainPower, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, made the disclosure in Enugu on Monday, according to the […]

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TCN denies explosion caused Anambra, Enugu river power outage

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has dismissed claims by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc that an explosion at its Onitsha Sub-Region station was responsible for the recent power outage in parts of Anambra State and Oji River in Enugu State. According to a statement signed by the company’s spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, on Thursday, the […]

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₦88bn spent fixing damaged power infrastructure nationwide – TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria says the Federal Government has spent ₦88 billion repairing and restoring power transmissionl facilities vandalised nationwide between 2021 and now. TCN’s Principal Manager (Lines) for the Lagos Region, Seyi Onabajo, revealed this on Thursday during a one-day sensitisation programme at the Odogunyan 132kV Transmission Substation in Ikorodu, Lagos. The event, […]

TCN restores power to Sokoto – Official
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TCN reports 165MW power loss after towers collapse in Lagos

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has reported the collapse of three transmission towers after the Ikeja West-Osogbo 330kV line tripped during a windy rainfall, resulting in a load loss of 165 megawatts. According to a statement signed by TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Friday, the incident occurred on Wednesday, April 2, […]

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Nigeria achieves record peak power generation of 5,801.84MW – TCN

Nigeria’s electricity sector has achieved a significant milestone, reaching an available power generation capacity of 6,003 megawatts, the highest in the nation’s history. The Transmission Company of Nigeria made this disclosure in a statement signed by its management on Wednesday. The agency stated that this milestone was attained on March 4, 2025, at 21:15 hours, […]

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Nigeria’s power generation hits 5,713.6MW, breaks daily energy record – TCN

Nigeria’s power sector has reached a new peak generation of 5,713.6MW on March 2, 2025, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria. This surpasses the previous peak of 5,543.2MW recorded on February 14, 2025, by 170MW. TCN confirmed om Tuesday that the increased generation was successfully transmitted across the national grid. However, it remains 88MW […]