TCN Commences Full Digitization Of Old Transmission Substations
In its effort to improve the automation system of transmission substations, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced the digitization of old transmission substations in its network. According to a statement signed by the TCN’s General Manager, Group Public…
How Egbin Fire Incident Led To Power Load Shedding In Lagos Axis
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reacted to ongoing load shedding in the Lagos axis. The company on Saturday explained in a statement signed by its General Manager, Group Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, that the power fluctuations “is as a…
Renewable Energy: Katsina State, FG Move To Fast Track Completion of 15 Year-old Power Projects
As Katsina State leads the way in climate change mitigation through the promotion of renewable energy by ensuring the completion of the 15 year-old Windmill and Power Substation projects in Katsina State, the Deputy Governor Qs Mannir Yakubu led a…
JUST IN: TCN Completes 330KV Line Patrol, Energises Second 330kV Akangba – Ikeja West Line On Full Load
Sequel to the vandalized pipeline fire which brought down five towers and a 330kV line, TCN has energized the second 330kV Akangba – Ikeja West line which had before the fire incident served as a redundant line on that axis,…
Five Towers Collapse in Lagos As Inferno from Vandalized Pipeline Destroys Transmission Line
An inferno caused by a vandalized pipeline along Isheri Olofin, off Igbando – LASU expressway of Lagos State, has led to massive damage to 330kV Ikeja-West Akangba transmission line 1, burning off a large portion of the conductor. The General…
TCN Commences The Rehabilitation Of Old Circuit Breakers In Its Substations Nationwide
…..Starts from Ajaokuta 330/132kV Transmission Substation The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced the rehabilitation and replacement of old Circuit Breakers in the nation’s transmission network. The project is geared towards further improving bulk power transmission to distribution load…
Buhari Sacks 2 Ministers, Names Replacements
Amid security challenges and poor power supply in most parts of the country, Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Ministers of Power, Saleh Mamman, and his Agriculture and Rural Development counterpart, Alhaji Sabo Nanono. The President also announced the…
Renewable Energy: AMEA Power Launches 50MW Solar Power Plant in Togo
AMEA Power (www.AMEAPower.com), a subsidiary of UAE-based Al Nowais Investments (ANI), today announced the official commissioning of its 50MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Blitta, Togo, marking the country’s first utility-scale renewable energy project developed by an Independent Power Producer…
Again, Two Towers Along Maiduguri – Damaturu 330kV Line Vandalized
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has stated that two towers along the Damaturu – Maidugiri 330kV Transmission Line has again been vandalized by insurgents, after it had made concerted effort and restored power to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital,…
BREAKING: TCN, Borno State Government Move To Restore Power Supply In Maiduguri and Environs
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) with the support of the Borno State Government have mobilised resources to ensure quick restoration of electricity supply to Maiduguri, the state capital and environs. Electricity supply was interrupted following the damage of its…
Excitement As Solar Mini Grid Power Plant Commissioned in Gombe
…As Governor Inuwa Yahaya Restates Commitment to Rural Development It was heart-warming day as Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has today, along side the Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency, REA, Ahmed Salihijo Ahmed commissioned the 85 Kilowatt Isolated…
