TCN declares force majeure after Kainji-Birnin Kebbi tower collapse

Author: Mikal AttahPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & Economy

TCN declares force majeure after Kainji-Birnin Kebbi tower collapse

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) declared force majeure on the 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line after a transmission tower collapsed on September 7, 2026. The incident, caused by heavy winds and rainstorms, affected electricity transmission in the area. TCN has begun mobilizing resources to rehabilitate the collapsed tower and restore the transmission line.

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