Despite N457bn Debts, TCN Expands transmission Capacity To 8,701MW

TCN reports 86 towers vandalism in 2024, 26 completely destroyed

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reports that 86 towers were vandalised in 2024, with 26 completely brought down.Mr Ali Sharifa, General Manager of Transmission Service at TCN, By Constance Athekame The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reports that 86 towers were vandalised in 2024, with 26 completely brought down.Mr Ali Sharifa, General Manager of Transmission Service at TCN, disclosed this on Thursday in Keffi during a presentati…

TCN boosts national grid with additional 5,910 MVA transformer capacity

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it has added 5,910 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of transformer capacity to the national grid. Aminu Tahir, General Manager of Project Coordination and Technical Assistant to the MD/CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), disclosed recent project updates during a presentation on initiatives under the Project Management Unit (PMU)....

TCN Boosts National Electricity Grid with 5,910 MVA Addition

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has significantly enhanced the National electricity grid by adding 5,910 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of transformer capacity. This development was announced by Aminu Tahir, General Manager of Project Coordination and Technical Assistant to the Managing Director/CEO, during a presentation on the company's Project Management Unit (PMU) initiatives.The projects are funded by international partners, including the…

TCN Enhances Nigeria’s Power Grid with 5,910 MVA Transformer Capacity

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has boosted the national power grid by adding 5,910 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of transformer capacity, a milestone announced on Monday, June 16. The upgrade, spanning 12 new substations and 25 rehabilitated transformers across 10 states, increases Nigeria’s wheeling capacity to 14,810 MVA, enhancing electricity reliability for millions of households and businesses.TCN Managing Director Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz …

TCN raises alarm over N457bn debt, warns power sector at risk

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has disclosed that it is owed a staggering N457 billion for services rendered within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) as of March 2025, raising fresh concerns over the deepening liquidity crisis threatening the country’s power sector. The revelation was made on Wednesday at a capacity-building workshop for energy journalists held in Keffi, Nasarawa State. TCN’s Managing Director, Mr. Sule …

NESI: TCN Flags N457bn Debt Overhang in Power Sector, Warns of Fragile Value Chain

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has raised an alarm over a ballooning debt burden of ₦457 billion owed by players within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), a liability it warns is undermining the integrity and sustainability of power transmission services across the country. Speaking at a strategic media capacity-building workshop held in Keffi, …