NISO extends Bauchi-Gombe transmission outage to July 30

The Nigerian Independent System Operator has announced an extension of the planned outage on the Bauchi–Gombe 330kV transmission line, shifting the completion timeline to 30 July 2026.
In a customer notice issued on Wednesday, Communications Officer Blessing Tunoh said the extended outage will now run from 2 July to 30 July 2026.
The operator explained that the decision was necessary to give contractors additional time to complete the installation of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) along the Bauchi–Gombe single-circuit 330kV transmission corridor.
According to the statement, the extension was also required to cover days lost during the earlier approved outage period, ensuring that the pr...