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Kano: Government commissions six substations, adds 640MW to grid
Updated 04:09 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 08:19 WAT · 2 outlets reporting
The federal government has commissioned six new transmission substations in Kano and Katsina states. The projects increase Nigeria’s electricity transmission capacity by 640 megawatts. Officials say the expansion is part of a broader push to strengthen the national power infrastructure.
What we know
- Six substations were commissioned in Kano and Katsina
- The added capacity totals 640 MW
- The projects were announced by the Federal Government
Why it matters: More transmission capacity can improve power reliability for households and businesses across Nigeria.
Sources
- Report by Nairametrics – Nairametrics,
- Report by The Tide – The Tide,
Updates
- – Story published – 2 outlets
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