TCN Announces 5-Hour Power Outage In Niger

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) 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 will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

According to the company, 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).

TCN listed the affected areas as 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 company said power supply would be restored to the affected areas upon completion of the maintenance exercise.

TCN also apologised to electricity customers in the affected communities for the inconvenience caused by the planned outage.

It explained that the maintenance is part of its preventive maintenance programme aimed at improving the reliability and stability of electricity transmission infrastructure.