Author: PPD Team Date: 24/03/2025
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has announced plans to increase the country’s power transmission capacity from 8,500 MW to 10,000 MW by the end of 2026.
On March 4, 2025, Nigeria recorded its highest peak power generation of 5,801.84 MW, which was successfully transmitted to distribution centres nationwide. As per Nigeria’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), USD 192 million has been allocated for the construction of 16 transmission lines with a cumulative length of 595 km between 2024 and 2028. These upgrades aim to strengthen inter-zonal transmission and integrate additional renewable energy sources into the grid.
The state-owned Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has undertaken several infrastructure projects, including World Bank-funded upgrades that have added 6,000 MVA to the grid, with an additional 3,000 MVA under development. Key projects include the 330 kV Kano–Kaduna transmission line, the 330 kV Zaria substation, the 132 kV Jaji substation, and installations under the Siemens-led Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), which has delivered 10 mobile substations and 10 transformers to improve grid stability.
TCN, one of the entities formed after the unbundling of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), remains under the Federal Ministry of Power. It manages the operation, maintenance, and expansion of the 132 kV and 330 kV transmission system.
The government’s focus on strengthening the grid infrastructure is expected to improve power reliability, attract private investment, and support economic growth.