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TCN Has Capacity To Wheel 8,700MW Bulk Electricity – Official

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By Constance Athekame

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has expanded the country’s grid wheeling capacity to over 8,700 MegaWatts (MW) in the last one year.

Mr Oluwagbenga Ajiboye, TCN’S Executive Director, Transmission Service Provider (TSP) disclosed this on Thursday at a three -day capacity workshop for Power Correspondents in Keffi , Nasarawa State.

The workshop has the theme, ”Assessing the Impact and Challenges of Transmission Network in Nigeria”.

According to Ajiboye, if the Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) are ready to pick load, TCN can conveniently wheel 8,700MW bulk electricity.

“Through a blend of internally funded initiatives and over 1.4 billion dollars in multilateral development financing, TCN is systematically rehabilitating ageing assets and expanding the transmission network.

H said that a major pillar of the company’s infrastructure development drive was the deployment of over 89 power transformers across the network.

He said that the addition were done across Lagos, Abuja, Benin,Kano, Jos,Gombe, Oshogbo, Asaba and other locations across the country.

Ajiboye said that that the rollout of the transformers added over 8,500 Mega Volt Ampree (MVA) of new capacity to the transmission network thereby enhancing bulk power delivery to DisCos nationwide.

”With the addition of 300 MVA transformer units at strategic locations, including Katampe, Lekki, Ikeja West and Akangba, TCN is actively addressing critical load constraints.

”This targeted expansion ensures that increased transmission capacity translates into improved operational resilience and enhanced peak power delivery to Nigerian homes and businesses.” he said.

He also said that preventive maintenance had been carried out on more than two thirds of all TCN’S locations nationwide.

He said that the company would continue to work with the office of the National Security Advisor (ONSA), security agencies and community vigilante structures to protect critical power infrastructure

Ajiboye commended the media for its sustained role in shaping public understanding of the power sector.

According to him, transparent engagement with the energy-reporting media remains vital to building public trust and ensuring that technical realities are accurately communicated to the public.

Earlier, Assistant General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN’S, Mr Eric Ene, said that the engagement served as a strategic platform for TCN’S executives and technical experts to provide detailed insights into grid expansion efforts.

He said that the workshop would also give details on preventive maintenance, system stability initiatives, and the broader roadmap for the nation’s power transmission infrastructure.

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman

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Oshoala Scores as Al Hilal Cruise to 4-0 Away Victory Over NEOM

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Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala was on target as Al Hilal produced an impressive 4-0 away victory over NEOM, with fellow Nigerian international Christy Ucheibe also featuring in the convincing performance.

Sports247 reports that Oshoala continued her contribution to Al Hilal’s attacking campaign by finding the back of the net in the 65th minute, helping the visitors strengthen their advantage in a dominant display.

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The Nigerian forward’s goal came during an impressive second-half performance from Al Hilal, who added three goals after the interval to complete a comprehensive victory.

Moroccan forward Ibtissam Jraidi opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving Al Hilal an early advantage before the teams went into the break.

Oshoala doubled the visitors’ lead in the 65th minute before Manar Al-Anzi made it 3-0 just four minutes later.

Jraidi then completed her brace in the 88th minute, sealing the emphatic 4-0 result for Al Hilal.

Christy Ucheibe, Oshoala’s Super Falcons teammate, also played a part in the victory as the Nigerian duo continued to make their contributions to the Saudi Arabian club.

The result represents another important outing for Al Hilal, with the team’s attacking quality evident in the performance against NEOM.

For Oshoala, the goal provides another opportunity to demonstrate her goalscoring ability and importance at club level. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year remains one of Nigeria’s most recognisable football exports, and her performances continue to attract attention.

The presence of both Oshoala and Ucheibe in Al Hilal’s squad also highlights the growing influence of Nigerian players in women’s football outside the country.

With the emphatic away victory secured, Al Hilal will look to build on the performance in their subsequent fixtures.

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: PUBLIC VOTING OPENS FOR PMYA @12 — THE STANDARD

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Voting for PMYA @12 — THE STANDARD is officially open and runs until 14 November 2026.

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