Power
FG adds 640MW transmission capacity to national grid with six new substations
CEII brief
Nairametrics reported on 24 Oct 2026: FG adds 640MW transmission capacity to national grid with six new substations.
Read the full story on NairametricsThe Federal Government has commissioned six transmission substations in Kano and Katsina states, adding 640 megawatts (MW) of electricity transmission capacity to the national grid as it intensifies efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s power infrastructure.
Context from CEII
Grids decide whether generation becomes power that homes and businesses can rely on. Generation mix, transmission and distribution losses, and tariffs together shape reliability and the case for investment.
62.5% of people in Nigeria had electricity in 2024Countries in this story
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