TCN announces blackout in Abuja [See details of affected areas]

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a blackout in parts of Abuja on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

This was disclosed in a statement by TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, on Saturday.

TCN said the blackout is due to a planned maintenance exercise at its Kubwa 132/330kV transmission substation scheduled for Saturday.

Consequently, TCN said Abuja Electricity Distribution Company will be unable to supply electricity to Ushafa, Jigo, Peyi, Pambara, Kogo, Veritas University, Bwari Dutse, Army Estate, Berger Camp, FHA, FCDA, Karatana Village, Aso Garden, Papas Ground, and its environs in Abuja.

“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) wishes to inform the public that a planned maintenance exercise has been scheduled at its Kubwa 132/33kV Transmission Substation on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm.

“This exercise will enable the TCN maintenance crew to carry out annual preventive maintenance on one of its 100MVA 132/33kV power transformers (TR2) and its associated switchgear.

“As a result, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) will be unable to off-take electricity to its customers in Dutse Bupma, Ushafa, Jigo, Peyi, Pambara, Kogo, Veritas University, Bwari Dutse, Army Estate, Berger Camp, FHA, FCDA, Karatana Village, Aso Garden, Papas Ground, and its environs,” TCN stated.

Recall that earlier, AEDC announced a blackout in the Presidential Villa, National Assembly annex, Supreme Court, and other areas for Saturday and Sunday.