{
  "id": 3942909,
  "title": "TCN declares force majeure on Birnin Kebbi–Niamey power line",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/tcn-declares-force-majeure-on-birnin-kebbi-niamey-power-line-3942909",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-28T11:00:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tcn-declares-force-majeure-on-birnin-kebbi-niamey-power-line/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared Force Majeure on the 132kV Birnin Kebbi–Niamey power line following the collapse of three transmission towers on 26 August 2026. The incident occurred around 17:38hrs when the line tripped. Despite a subsequent trial reclosure attempt at 18:03hrs, the line trip persisted. Upon investigation, TCN's linesmen discovered that towers T109, T110, and T111 had collapsed at Chibike Village due to heavy rainfall and strong winds. This collapse has disrupted bulk power transmission to Niamey. The Federal Government plans to install CCTV on the Niger Bridge to deter vandalism. TCN has mobilized personnel and resources to the affected site to commence rehabilitation work and ensure the line is restored to service as swiftly as possible. The company regrets the disruption, especially for electricity customers in Niamey, and assures that all efforts are being made to restore normal supply promptly.",
  "summary": "The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared force majeure on the Birnin Kebbi–Niamey power line after three towers collapsed due to heavy rainfa Read More: https://punchng.com/tcn-declares-force-majeure-on-birnin-kebbi-niamey-power-line/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "TCN declares force majeure on Birnin Kebbi–Niamey power line",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/tcn-declares-force-majeure-on-birnin-kebbi-niamey-power-line",
        "published": "2026-08-28T10:46:16.000Z"
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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."
}