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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has installed a 300 MVA power transformer at the 330/132 kilovolt (kV) Asaba transmission substation in Delta State.

Nigeria: The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria, ushered in the New Year with a newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Ahmad Salihijo.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has energized a brand new 100 MVA 132 / 33 kV power transformer installed at the Ogba transmission substation in Lagos State

Nigeria: Nigeria has applied for a $3 B loan at the World Bank for the expansion of transmission and distribution networks confirmed the minister of finance, budget and national planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed.

Nigeria: The executive vice chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mohammed Haruna said that Nigeria will work closely with China for the production of Nigerian-made transformers.

The TCN confirmed that a transmission substation in Abuja caught fire and stated that one of the power transformers in the substation was involved.

Nigeria: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) begun the execution of the $170 M power transmission project called the ‘Abuja Feeding Scheme’.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria disclosed that it has begun the execution of a $170 M power transmission project called the ‘Abuja Feeding Scheme’ on Thursday.

Nigeria is set to open a 550 MW gas-to-power facility that will provide 4.5 TWh of secure, affordable energy when it becomes fully operational in 2022.

Nigeria, Abuja: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has embarked on a large grid expansion and rehabilitation project in order to strengthen the national grid and ensure better electricity transmission across the country.

Nigeria, Ogun State: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has installed another power transformer at the Ijebu-Ode transmission substation in the state of Ogun, increasing the substations’ capacity from 60 MVA to 120 MVA.

Nigeria, Abuja: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved funds to be provided to power distribution companies in the country for the purchase and installation of over 500 transformers.

Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola is set to commission two giant power transformers as part of the government efforts to address power outage problems in Kaduna State.

In January 2018, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) increased the transmission capacity of its grid by 1,400 MW by commissioning new power transformers across the country.

Nigeria, Kwara: The Kwara State Government has been urged to make provision in the budget for 2017 for the installation of approximately 105 power transformers distributed to communities.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina stated that the bank is set to approve a $1 billion for budget support for Nigeria next month, according to ESI-Africa.

Nigeria: Nigerian federal government has ordered electricity distribution companies (Discos) to stop customers from buying transformers, saying that is the responsibility of the Discos themselves.

Nigeria, Abuja: The recent electricity accident in an Abuja suburb in which three persons died and several others were injured, has brought to fore the need for operators to improve on safety.

Nigeria, Abuja: In an attempt to avert future power system collapse and enhance service delivery to electricity distribution companies and consumers in the country, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has identified three short term projects which are expected to have a quick and maximum impact on the transmission network.

Nigeria, Abuja: The transformer fire that broke out over the past weekend at Angwuar Tiv, a sprawling shanty settlement in Lugbe on the outskirts of the Nigerian capital Abuja, has thus claimed 12 lives.

Nigeria, Katsina: Katsina State government will be procuring new transformer units in order to boost power supply in the state.

Nigeria, Abuja: The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) is investing more than $15 million into the equipment to boost power infrastructure in Sokoto State, Nigeria.

Nigeria, Jos: The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) has invested more than $10 million into procuring new transformers and other essential electrical equipment to ensure a more efficient service supply.

Nigeria, Benue: Nigerian Federal Government is determined to increase the capacity of transmission stations in order to achieve optimal power delivery across the country, according to The Guardian Nigeria.

Nigeria: The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has begun the installation of 100 transformers within states in the South-East Nigeria to boost electricity supply.

Nigeria, Abuja: Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) in partnership with the China Great Wall plans to build a transformer manufacturing plant in Nigeria.

Nigeria, Lagos: Chinese construction company Sinotec has completed a major power project in Nigeria which links the capital city and is expected to contribute immensely to the country’s national grid.

Nigeria, Lagos: With a total investment of about $5 billion for building 10 electricity generation plants, several kilometres of transmission lines and distribution facilities across Nigeria, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) has been the leading investor in the nation’s electricity industry.