The Federal Government, through the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), commissions transmission substations in Kano and Katsina State and announces additional grid capacity. Daily Post Nigeria reports six substations commissioned across the two states, describing the move as an increase in transmission capability. Daily Post Nigeria and The Punch also focus on Kano, saying four substations have been brought online with added wheeling or transmission capacity to support electricity delivery to industrial, commercial and residential users.
In Katsina, The Punch and Nigerian Eye say the government also begins building a new 132/33kV transmission substation in Mashi, with Nigerian Eye adding that it is designed for 120 MVA capacity and is scheduled for completion in March 2027. Nigerian Eye includes more technical and project details, quoting the Power Minister Joseph Tegbe on intended benefits for farmers, traders, artisans and households, and mentioning that compensation issues have been resolved. It also notes the Katsina Governor’s comments about additional transmission projects and other infrastructure activity.
Across outlets, the emphasis differs between commissioning already-completed substations and starting construction of a new Katsina facility, with some variations in the reported capacity figures.
