Day: July 14, 2026

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has received two 100MVA power transformers for installation at the ongoing 330/132/33kV Transmission Substation in Katsina State, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen electricity transmission in the North-West. The transformers were delivered to the TCN Kano Region on Thursday, July 9, 2026, as part of the company’s strategic national grid expansion programme aimed at improving bulk power supply and enhancing transmission infrastructure across the country. According to TCN, the transformers are critical components for the completion of the Katsina substation project. Once…

The Niger State Government has banned graduation ceremonies in all private schools across the state with immediate effect, directing schools to celebrate the end of each academic session through the traditional Speech and Prize-Giving Day. The directive, issued by the Niger State Private Schools Board and conveyed through the Ministry of Information and Orientation, is aimed at promoting uniformity in school activities, reducing the financial burden on parents and restoring the educational value of end-of-session celebrations. According to the government, private schools are expected to use Speech and Prize-Giving Day…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Transportation to connect the Kano Railway Station and other railway operational facilities to the National Grid as part of efforts to strengthen rail infrastructure with reliable electricity supply. The collaboration was unveiled during a strategic stakeholders’ engagement held on July 7, 2026, at the TCN Kano Regional Headquarters, where key participants discussed the technical and operational framework for the proposed grid connection. According to TCN, the initiative is aimed at providing stable and dependable power to railway…