TCN announces five-hour power outage in Niger
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a five-hour power outage in Bida and surrounding communities in Niger State to enable it to carry out annual preventive maintenance at its Bida 132/33kV Transmission Substation.
TCN said the maintenance exercise would take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
According to the company in a post on its X handle on Wednesday, its maintenance crew will carry out preventive work on a 60MVA 132/33kV transformer and associated switchgear at the substation.
The exercise will affect electricity supply to several communities served by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC).
“Affected areas include Bida Town, Army Barracks, Agaie, Doko, Baro, Zago, Emi Rani, Bussu, Laugba Goshigi, Lafiyagi Essa, Amgulu, Mansantali, Agaie Town, Low Cost and Masaga, as well as surrounding villages,” the post read. KEDCO explains power outage across eight Kano LGs Medical team begins probe into 37 miners’ deaths in NSCDC custody TCN steps up repair of collapsed Kebbi power tower
TCN said power supply would be restored to the affected areas upon completion of the maintenance exercise.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google
The company apologised to electricity customers in the affected communities for the inconvenience caused by the planned outage.
The maintenance is part of TCN’s preventive maintenance programme aimed at improving the reliability and stability of electricity transmission infrastructure.
Gilbert Ekugbe
Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria’s broader economic landscape. His reporting is informed by extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and responsible journalism, helping readers understand complex business issues.
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