{
  "id": 1983834,
  "title": "FG adds 780MVA to Lagos power capacity with eight transformers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/fg-adds-780mva-to-lagos-power-capacity-with-eight-transformers-1983834",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T17:56:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-adds-780mva-to-lagos-power-capacity-with-eight-transformers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government inaugurated eight transformer projects across Lagos State, adding 780 megavolt-amperes (MVA) to the transmission network and boosting electricity delivery capacity. The projects took place on Monday and Tuesday and included various transformer installations at key substations.\n\nAt the Apapa Transmission Substation, two 60MVA transformers were added, along with a 300MVA transformer and two 60MVA transformers at the Lekki Transmission Substation. The inauguration of these projects was attended by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, who emphasized their importance in unlocking economic growth and improving the quality of life in the state.\n\nThe projects added 540MVA of transformation capacity at the 132kV level, capable of transmitting an additional 432MW, and 300MVA at the 330kV level, capable of transmitting an additional 240MW. At the Lekki Transmission Substation, the capacity of the 330/132/33kV substation was doubled, increasing transformer capacity at the 330/132kV level from 300MVA to 600MVA, and at the 132/33kV level from 120MVA to 240MVA.\n\nTegbe highlighted the strategic importance of the Lekki project, stating that it represented Nigeria's growing industrial and commercial sectors and was crucial for attracting domestic and international capital. The additional capacity from the projects will improve the reliability and availability of electricity supplied to distribution companies, benefiting businesses, industries, and households across Lagos.",
  "summary": "The Federal Government has added 780MVA to Lagos power capacity by inaugurating eight new transformers, significantly boosting electricity supply across th Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-adds-780mva-to-lagos-power-capacity-with-eight-transformers/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "FG adds 780MVA to Lagos power capacity with eight transformers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/fg-adds-780mva-to-lagos-power-capacity-with-eight-transformers",
        "published": "2026-08-19T17:50:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}