Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria
Tracked across 34 events · 310 articles · First seen Dec 08, 2025 · Last active Aug 21, 2026
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Regulatory
Impact: Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria is leading the project to upgrade the Alaoji-Onitsha transmission line, which will significantly enhance Nigeria's electricity grid capacity and efficiency. It is also responsible for compensating Project Affected Persons.
Apr 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria declared force majeure on the Ikeja West-Osogbo 330kV line after a rainstorm caused a transmission tower to collapse, disrupting power supply in parts of Nigeria. This highlights the vulnerability of Nigeria's power infrastructure.
Apr 19, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Impact: The Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is the primary entity involved in this event, responsible for the national grid and its restoration efforts after the voltage instability caused widespread power outages in Nigeria — Lagos. Its reputation is negatively impacted by the disruption.
Jun 25, 2026 · 10 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is the primary entity responsible for the scheduled maintenance at the Kumbotso 330kV transmission substation, which will cause temporary power disruptions. This event highlights TCN's ongoing efforts to upgrade and strengthen the national transmission network.
Jun 27, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Impact: The Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria declared force majeure due to severe flooding at its Oworonshoki and Lekki substations, leading to operational disruptions and potential financial implications from unmet obligations.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: The Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria>>> is directly affected by the vandalism, as its infrastructure was destroyed, leading to significant repair costs and operational disruptions. The company is responsible for restoring power and condemns the ongoing vandalism.
Jun 02, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has completed and handed over a temporary National Control Centre to NISO, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Nigeria's electricity transmission infrastructure. TCN will eventually receive the building back once the permanent NCC is completed.
Jul 02, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Impact: TCN prevented theft at its Bauchi substation, demonstrating security vigilance but also exposing vulnerability of its infrastructure.
Jul 26, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: TCN is the victim and lead responder; it discovered the vandalism, coordinated with police, and faces infrastructure damage and potential supply disruption.
Aug 05, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
On August 9, 2026, the Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported that a suspected vandal was found dead beneath a collapsed 330kV transmission tower in Nigeria — Delta State, Nigeria. The incident occurred…
Impact: TCN is the state-owned electricity transmission operator affected by the vandalism. The incident underscores the challenges TCN faces in maintaining infrastructure and ensuring reliable power supply, potentially leading to increased security and maintenance costs.
Jul 25, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
On August 9, 2026, during a routine joint patrol, the Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) discovered that five transmission towers along the Ikot Abasi-Eket 132kV Double Circuit Transmission Line in Nigeria — Akwa…
Impact: TCN is the operator of the damaged transmission line and is responsible for repairs and network reconfiguration. The incident adds to its operational challenges and costs, negatively impacting its reliability reputation.
Aug 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
On Monday, the Nigeria commissioned upgraded transmission substations at Ijora and Apapa Road in Lagos, adding 208 MW of bulk transmission capacity. At Ijora, two new 100MVA transformers raised capacity from 90MVA to 230MVA (additional…
Impact: Executed the upgrades, increasing its capacity to wheel power and improving grid stability.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
Accidents
Impact: The Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is the owner and operator of the vandalized transmission lines, suffering significant financial losses and disruption to its operations. TCN is actively involved in the investigation and prosecution of the suspects.
May 18, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: TCN will be the main executor of transmission network upgrades, directly benefiting from the investment.
Aug 02, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Residents of Ebenesi Community in Nnobi, Idemili South Local Government Area of Nigeria — Anambra State, Nigeria, staged a protest on Tuesday against the planned demolition of their ancestral homes to make way for a…
Impact: TCN is the project owner facing community resistance and potential delays. The protest could affect project timelines and costs, but TCN is a state-owned entity with no direct stock impact.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Enugu State Government has commenced construction of three new 33KV electricity feeders from the Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) station at Ugwuaji, aimed at improving electricity supply to Nigeria —…
Impact: TCN provides the transmission station and infrastructure, cooperating with the state to enable the new feeders.
Aug 09, 2026 · 7 articles
Tech
Impact: Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria participated in the summit, indicating potential interest in adopting Huawei's new solution to improve its transmission network and reduce operational costs.
May 21, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
Nigeria — Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu convened a high-level strategic town hall meeting on August 20, 2026, at the State House in Marina, Lagos, to address persistent blackouts and develop a roadmap for a…
Impact: Has wheeling capacity of about 3.5GW but Lagos receives less than 1GW; key to improving supply.
Aug 20, 2026 · 14 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria resorted to load shedding due to gas shortages, contributing to the power supply issues for Band A customers.
Jun 04, 2026 · 20 articles
Regulatory
Impact: TCN was involved in the high-level meeting that led to the resolution, supporting the resumption of metering programmes.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Niger Delta Power Holding Company is engaging with Nigeria — Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to recover investments in Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria's transmission expansion projects.
Dec 08, 2025 · 11 articles
Accidents
Impact: Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria implemented load shedding due to inadequate gas supply, affecting power allocation to distribution companies.
Dec 16, 2025 · 12 articles
International
The Government of Japan, through the Japan — Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has committed N20 billion (approximately 2.35 billion Japan — Japanese yen) to expand and rehabilitate Nigeria's national electricity grid, with a focus…
Impact: TCN recently commissioned substations at Apapa and Ijora, complementing JICA's efforts and improving grid capacity in Lagos.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Implementation delays involving the Nigeria — Transmission Company of Nigeria were cited as a contributing factor to the underperformance of the World Bank Group's additional financing package.
May 26, 2026 · 9 articles
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