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TCN declares force majeure after Kainji-Kebbi tower collapse

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has declared force majeure on the 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line following the collapse of a transmission tower situated along the corridor. TCN, in a statement issued on Tuesday, disclosed that the line tripped at 10:44 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026. The company said a trial re-closure was attempted […]

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TCN declares force majeure after towers collapse in Kebbi

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has declared Force Majeure on the 132kV Birnin Kebbi–Niamey Transmission Line following the collapse of three transmission towers. The towers went down after heavy rain and windstorm hit Chibike village in Kebbi State. The company disclosed this in a statement on Friday. TCN said the line tripped at 17:38hrs on […]

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Nigeria’s electricity transmission losses hit ₦2.61bn in Q1

Nigeria’s electricity transmission losses cost the power sector an estimated ₦2.61bn in the first quarter of 2026 after the Transmission Company of Nigeria failed to meet the transmission loss target set by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. According to the commission’s first-quarter 2026 report, the Transmission Loss Factor exceeded the regulatory benchmark, indicating that a […]

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Nigeria’s electricity transmission losses hit ₦2.61bn in Q1

Nigeria’s electricity transmission losses cost the power sector an estimated ₦2.61bn in the first quarter of 2026 after the Transmission Company of Nigeria failed to meet the transmission loss target set by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. According to the commission’s first-quarter 2026 report, the Transmission Loss Factor exceeded the regulatory benchmark, indicating that a […]

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TCN transfers Gwagwalada control centre extension to NISO

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance electricity grid management in Nigeria, the Transmission Company of Nigeria has formally handed over the control room extension housing the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Energy Management System at the Gwagwalada 330kV Transmission Substation to the Nigerian Independent System Operator. In a statement issued on Thursday, the General Manager […]

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TCN raises alarm over power transmission vandalism in Niger

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has raised concerns over increasing vandalism of power transmission infrastructure in parts of Niger State, warning that the trend poses serious economic, safety and electricity supply challenges. Vanguard reported that speaking during a community engagement visit to Lambata in Gurara Local Government Area on Monday, the General Manager, Transmission, Abuja […]

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TCN to shut down power for six hours in Ogun communities

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a planned six-hour power outage affecting several communities in Ogun State on Thursday, May 14, 2026. According to a statement released by TCN on its X handle on Thursday, the outage is due to scheduled maintenance on the 40MVA 132/33KV power transformer at the McPherson Transmission Substation. The […]

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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 […]