{
  "id": 9496123,
  "title": "TCN begins restoration of Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/tcn-begins-restoration-of-kainji-birnin-kebbi-transmission-line",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-24T05:50:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/24/tcn-begins-restoration-of-kainji-birnin-kebbi-transmission-line/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced the restoration of the 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi Transmission Line after the collapse of tower T367 in Yauri, Kebbi State. The company announced this in a statement on September 23, 2026, following the incident that occurred on September 7. TCN has reported that the collapsed tower has been fully dismantled and decommissioned, while the conductors and skywire have been aligned in preparation for the next stages of restoration. An Emergency Restoration System (ERS) tower has been relocated to the affected location and is prepared for installation. The restoration process will involve cable stringing and other necessary works to restore the affected transmission line. TCN had declared Force Majeure on the 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line on September 8, citing heavy winds and rainstorms as the cause of the tower collapse. The company has urged electricity consumers and stakeholders to exercise patience as the restoration work continues.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}