#Nigeria

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.

Nigeria, Lagos: The Lagos State Government handed over 51 transformers to rural, riverine and semi-urban communities across 57 local areas of the state in order to boost electricity generation and distribution in the communities.

Nigeria, Kwara State: Mainstream Energy Solutions, formerly Jebba Hydro Electric Company, has completed an electrification project for Kwara community, connecting it to the national grid.

Nigeria, Lagos: Around 50 lockup shops and five buildings were devoured by the fire at the extension of the popular Balogun Market in Lagos Island, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.

Nigeria: The Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) company has procured new power transformers and meters for installation in an attempt to improve power distribution.

Nigeria: Mikano International, distributor of industrial and household power generators, has entered an agreement with Schneider Electric to manage the sales of low voltage electrical equipment.