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Kano electricity infrastructure developments

Overview

In late September 2026, large parts of the Kano metropolis and several local government areas experienced power outages. These disruptions were caused by damage to the 132kV Kumbotso–Dan’Agundi transmission line following a windstorm, as well as a fault on a 40MVA transformer at the Kwanar-Dangora substation. The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) worked to replace equipment and restore supply.

By late October 2026, the Federal Ministry of Power and the Kano State Government commissioned four new transmission substations at Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata, and Dan-Agundi. These upgrades added 544MW of wheeling capacity to the state power grid, aimed at relieving pressure on overloaded substations and meeting industrial, commercial, and residential demand. The improvements allowed for the reconnection of major industrial enterprises, such as the Lee Group, which had been operating off-grid for over 30 years, to the national grid. Additionally, the fire-damaged Dan-Agundi substation regained capacity to serve the Kano ancient town and the Emir’s Palace.

Entities

Transmission Company of Nigeria · Kano · Kano State · World Bank · Kano State Government

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Nigeria expands power transmission capacity in Kano and Katsina

    Nigeria has commissioned new transmission substations in Kano and Katsina, adding 544MW and 120MW of capacity respectively to boost industrial and residential electricity supply.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Kano power outages caused by transmission line and transformer damage

    Power outages are affecting Kano, Nigeria, due to damage to the 132kV Kumbotso–Dan’Agundi line and a transformer fault at the Kwanar-Dangora substation.

Sources

authorityngr.com · energyfocusreport.com · gatmash.com · nairametrics.com · nannews.ng · newsnowonline.com.ng · newtelegraphng.com · orientalnewsng.com · persecondnews.com · punchng.com · thegallantnews.com.ng · topcelebrities.com.ng

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