The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has once again distanced itself from the widely followed X account known as “Nigeria National Grid,” declaring that the platform is unauthorized and does not represent the agency’s official position. In a statement dated June 5, 2026, NISO emphasized that it has no affiliation with the account and does…
The Nigerian System Operator (NISO) has announced a significant reduction in electricity transmission losses—from about 10% to 7.05%—cutting monthly losses previously estimated at up to N8 billion. Speaking at the organisation’s first anniversary in Abuja, Managing Director Abdu Bello Mohammed said the agency is working to further reduce losses to around 5–6% in line with industry targets. He explained…
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) says a shortage of gas supply has led to a 292-megawatt (MW) drop in electricity generation on Nigeria’s national grid. In a statement on Thursday, the operator explained that inadequate gas supply to thermal power plants was largely responsible for the decline in generation. Data reviewed by Vanguard showed that electricity generation from…
The recent national grid collapse on Tuesday has been traced to a voltage disturbance at the Gombe transmission substation, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). In a statement released on Tuesday, the System Operator clarified that the incident did not constitute a total system collapse, contrary to earlier media reports. It was the…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed executive and non-executive board members for the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). A statement released on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed new appointments. Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade has been appointed as the board chairman, while Engineer Abdu Mohammed Bello…
