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Guide against overloaded transformers Jos DISCO tasks mgmt

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2021 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka The frequent tripping off of transformers or low current experienced by most consumers of energy as a result of overloaded transformers, was among the high points discussed at a just concluded three-day Strategy Retreat held by the management of the Jos Electricity

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Nigerian engineers undergoing training in China on transformers production

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2019 0

Nigeria is to work closely with China for the production of Nigerian-made transformers by 2020, a top ranking Nigerian official said on Thursday. Engr. Mohammed Haruna, the Executive Vice Chairman, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), who made this known in an interview in Abuja, said that the aim of the partnership was […]

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National grid gets boost with additional power transformers

Ihesiulo Grace 29 August 2018 0

In line with the Federal Government policy on incremental power, TCN under its Transmission Rehabilitation and Expansion Program (TREP) has again completed the installation of 100MVA, 60MVA and 60/66MVA, 132/33kV power transformers in three different transmission substations. The new power transformers have increased transmission capacity from 200MVA to 300MVA in Ejigbo

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TCN adds 1,100 MW to the grid

Ihesiulo Grace 17 December 2017 0

…Completes 18 projects The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has completed over 18 high voltage transformers to facilitate the evacuation of 1,100 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the national grid by January 2018. The Interim Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Mr Usman Gur Mohammed disclosed this Friday during a tour of […]

Abia Times Nigeria

Agbama community, estate plead with Ikpeazu over roads

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2017 0

Agbama community and residents of Agbama Housing estate in Umuahia, Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State has drawn the attention of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to the poor network of roads in the community and erosion problem plaguing the area. Speaking at the Government House, Umuahia, recently, when they paid a courtesy call on […]