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TCN Denies Tripping of 330kV Lines Supplying Abuja
TCN Denies Tripping of 330kV Lines Supplying Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has dismissed claims that the tripping of its 330kV transmission lines supplying Abuja caused a reduction in electricity allocation to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). TCN said the reduction in AEDC’s allocation from approximately 641MW to 314MW was caused by low power generation on the national grid and not by any transmission line fault. The clarification followed a statement issued by AEDC on August 26, 2026, informing its customers of prevailing electricity supply constraints and attributing part of the reduction in its power allocation to the alleged tripping of transmission lines supplying Abuja from the Shiroro Transmission Substation. In a statement, TCN described the claim as inaccurate and misleading, stressing that all 330kV transmission lines within the Abuja Region were currently in service. “Contrary to the information contained in AEDC’s publication, all 330kV transmission lines within Abuja Region are currently in circuit, and no such tripping of the 330kV transmission lines supplying Abuja axis, as alleged by AEDC, has occurred,” TCN said. The transmission company said the reduction in AEDC’s allocation and the resulting load shedding across its feeders could therefore not be attributed to the alleged tripping of its 330kV transmission lines in the Abuja Region. TCN urged stakeholders to ensure accurate and clear dissemination of information concerning electricity supply challenges. The company reiterated its commitment to transmitting available bulk electricity efficiently across the country while maintaining the stability, reliability and integrity of the national transmission grid.

NDPHC Recovers Billions of Naira Power Equipment Abandoned at Ports
NDPHC Recovers Billions of Naira Power Equipment Abandoned at Ports The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited has recovered power equipment worth billions of naira that had been abandoned at seaports across Nigeria, following an intervention by the Nigerian Ports Authority. The company said the recovery would help prevent further financial losses while preserving critical equipment that could be deployed for ongoing power infrastructure projects. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the company’s management to the NPA headquarters in Marina, Lagos. Adighije said the engagement was aimed at strengthening cooperation between NDPHC and the ports authority, particularly in facilitating the movement and clearance of equipment required for power projects. She expressed appreciation to the NPA management for its role in helping the company recover cargoes that had remained stranded at different Nigerian ports. According to her, the intervention saved NDPHC several billions of naira that could otherwise have been lost. The equipment had been held at Nigerian ports for years due to contractual and litigation-related disputes. In March, NDPHC announced plans to recover 110 abandoned containers and 216 packages of critical power equipment that had remained at the ports for almost a decade. The equipment was procured by engineering, procurement and construction contractors from 2007 for power plant projects but was subsequently stranded following disputes surrounding the contracts. NDPHC said its current management had made the recovery of stranded assets, resolution of legacy debts and restoration of dormant generation capacity key priorities. The company also disclosed that collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service and support from the Customs Comptroller-General enabled it to secure the necessary waivers for the recovery of the equipment, which is worth millions of dollars. The assets are expected to be deployed towards the completion of ongoing power projects. Adighije also emphasised the importance of efficient logistics and prompt clearance of critical equipment to the delivery of power infrastructure projects. She called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in the energy and maritime sectors, noting that effective logistics remained essential to improving Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure. The recovery comes amid ongoing efforts by the Federal Government and industry players to maximise existing power assets and address persistent challenges affecting electricity generation, transmission and distribution. NDPHC has been working to restore dormant generation capacity and improve the performance of its National Integrated Power Projects as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s electricity infrastructure. Responding, the NPA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Abubakar Dantsoho, welcomed the NDPHC delegation and reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to partnerships that support national development. Dantsoho commended NDPHC for its contribution to Nigeria’s power sector and assured the company of the NPA’s continued cooperation on initiatives that could promote economic growth and improve electricity supply. The NDPHC delegation included the Executive Director, Corporate Services, Chukwuma Umeoji; Executive Director, Finance and Accounts, Omololu Agoro; and Head, Expediting and Logistics, Rufaif 330kV Lines Supplying Abuja

Power, Pen and Ph.D: Ikeja Electric, Others Hail Platforms Africa Adeola Yusuf’s Highest Academic Milestone at LASU
Power, Pen and Ph.D: Ikeja Electric, Others Hail Platforms Africa Adeola Yusuf’s Highest Academic Milestone at LASU …’A Win For Town And Gown,’ Details

FG Commissions Upgraded Ijora, Apapa Substations, Adds 208MW to Grid in Lagos
FG Commissions Upgraded Ijora, Apapa Substations, Adds 208MW to Grid in Lagos In line with the resolve of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to solve

World Bank-Backed TCN Projects Add 480MW to National Grid
World Bank-Backed TCN Projects Add 480MW to National Grid The Federal Government has said transmission projects backed by the World Bank have added about 480 megawatts (MW) of bulk power capacity to Lagos, as part of efforts to ease grid bottlenecks and improve electricity supply across the state. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Tuesday while highlighting recent upgrades at the Alausa and Lekki transmission substations. According to Tegbe, the two projects alone increased bulk power capacity by 272MW across two major commercial corridors in Lagos. They followed the commissioning of upgraded facilities at Ijora and Apapa on Monday, bringing the combined additional transmission capacity from the four projects to 480MW. The minister said the upgrades would expand the amount of electricity that can be transferred through Lagos and reduce congestion that has historically constrained supply to homes and businesses. At the Alausa transmission substation, a 30MVA transformer was replaced with a 100MVA unit, increasing the station’s total capacity from 135MVA to 205MVA. The upgrade is expected to raise the bulk power available to Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company by about 80MW, according to the minister. At Lekki, the Transmission Company of Nigeria installed two additional 60MVA, 132/33kV transformers and nine new 33kV feeders. The project doubled the substation’s 132/33kV transformation capacity from 120MVA to 240MVA, resulting in an estimated 192MW increase in bulk power capacity. Tegbe said the projects were part of the Federal Government’s broader strategy to identify and remove infrastructure constraints across the national transmission network, unlock stranded electricity and improve the amount of power available to distribution companies. The Lekki project was executed by Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited with support from the World Bank. The wider project also includes a 300MVA, 330/132kV transformer, which is expected to be energised in November 2026. The minister commended the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Nigerian Independent System Operator, Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, Shanghai Electric Group and the World Bank for their contributions to the projects. He also praised Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu for creating

NERC Dissolves Kaduna DisCo Board Over N456.5bn Debt
NERC Dissolves Kaduna DisCo Board Over N456.5bn Debt The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has dissolved the board of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc (KAEDC) over the company’s N456.5bn cumulative market obligations and prolonged financial and operational difficulties. The regulator also constituted an interim board of special directors and ordered the commencement of an open and transparent process to secure a new core investor for the electricity distribution company. The decisions were contained in Order No. NERC/2026/086, titled “Order on the Regulatory Intervention in Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc Pursuant to the Electricity Act 2023”, which took effect on Monday, August 10, 2026. NERC said the intervention followed an inquiry and consultations with key industry stakeholders, including the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), and was triggered by KAEDC’s prolonged regulatory and market defaults, inadequate investment and weak operational and commercial performance. According to the commission, KAEDC’s cumulative market obligations stood at approximately N456.5bn as of May 2026. The debt comprises N415.5bn owed to the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and N41bn due to the Nigerian Independent System Operator. The company also had other statutory and third-party obligations amounting to N14.26bn. NERC said KAEDC accumulated an additional N118.6bn in market debt between June 2024 and May 2026, after ASI Engineering Limited took over its operations. The commission described the company’s condition as “grave”, citing prolonged regulatory and market defaults, inadequate investment, weak operational and commercial performance, insufficient assets relative to liabilities and the absence of a credible recovery plan. NERC said KAEDC paid only 41.93 per cent of its adjusted market invoices in 2025, leaving a market shortfall of about N46.71bn. The regulator attributed the poor remittance performance largely to the company’s high aggregate technical, commercial and collection losses, which reached 71.88 per cent in 2025. It explained that the losses meant KAEDC was able to account for only 28.2 per cent of the electricity received and supplied to end-use customers during the period under review. The commission also faulted ASI for failing to meet its capital injection commitments to recapitalise the company. KAEDC’s actual capital expenditure stood at approximately N2.48bn in 2025, against a minimum provision of N24.51bn, representing just 10 per cent performance. NERC further said the company’s meter coverage had remained between 33.26 per cent and 35.54 per cent since ASI assumed control, despite various interventions aimed at improving metering across electricity distribution companies. The regulator said KAEDC’s financial challenges persisted despite N6.58bn in regulatory derogations granted between January 2024 and May 2026, as well as about N53.79bn in Federal Government intervention funds disbursed since July 2018. NERC warned that the continued underperformance posed significant risks to customers, creditors, market stability and the continuity of electricity supply. It said KAEDC’s severe liquidity constraints had also raised concerns about its commercial viability and continued participation in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. According to NERC, it had earlier notified KAEDC’s major shareholders and Afrexim Bank of the impending regulatory intervention and asked them to submit a credible plan to address the company’s financial difficulties. Representatives of ASI, NERC, BPE, Afrexim Bank and Fidelity Bank subsequently met on June 11, 2026, to consider proposals for rescuing the DisCo. NERC said the parties agreed that ASI had failed to comply with conditions attached to its acquisition of a 60 per cent majority stake in KAEDC and had also not met BPE requirements for concluding the shareholding arrangements. ASI later sought an additional 24 months to stabilise KAEDC’s cash flow, prioritise critical investments and improve its performance, including achieving full market remittance. The request was rejected by NERC, which said ASI had been in effective control of the company since June 2024 without delivering a corresponding improvement in its financial and operational performance. The commission subsequently invoked its powers under Sections 75 to 79 of the Electricity Act 2023 to dissolve the board, preserve KAEDC as a going concern and facilitate the transition to a credible core investor within 12 months.

NDPHC Boss: Optimising Power Infrastructure Key to Nigeria’s Economic Growth
NDPHC Boss: Optimising Power Infrastructure Key to Nigeria’s Economic Growth The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije, has said optimising Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure is crucial to unlocking the country’s economic potential and driving industrialisation. Adighije made the assertion on Wednesday while delivering the Distinguished Alumni Lecture organised by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos (UNILAG). The lecture, titled “Optimising Electricity for Powering Nigeria’s New Socio Economic Frontiers,” was held at the Engineering Lecture Theatre. Speaking at her alma mater, Adighije described the occasion as an honour and homecoming, expressing appreciation to the University of Lagos for providing the academic foundation that shaped her career and leadership in Nigeria’s power sector. She said the lecture was timely, given the ongoing reforms in the electricity sector aimed at expanding access, attracting investment and improving service delivery.

Engineering Narrative is National Imperative Jointly Owned by Regulator, Operators, Investors, the Press- Eyesan
Engineering Narrative is National Imperative Jointly Owned by Regulator, Operators, Investors, the Press- Eyesan Speaking during her keynote address at the SPE Nigeria Council

FG Commits to Providing Reliable Electricity Supply, Plans Investment in Grid Stabilization
FG Commits to Providing Reliable Electricity Supply, Plans Investment in Grid Stabilization The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering reliable electricity supply

No to Tariff Increase for now, as FG Restates Commitment to Improve Electricity Supply
No to Tariff Increase for now, as FG Restates Commitment to Improve Electricity Supply In its ongoing efforts to overcome the country’s power challenges,