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Power generation dropped 43mw after worker's strike - FG
Electricity

Grid collapse now national embarrassment, NERC chairman admits

The Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Dr. Musiliu Oseni, has described the frequent collapse of the national power grid as a national embarrassment. Oseni made this admission in Abuja on Monday during the opening of the 2026 NERC Seminar for Judges. He stated that the Commission has stepped up its monitoring of the […]

Electricity

Why Abia is unaffected by recent national grid collapses — Gov Otti

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced that the state is pursuing complete energy self-sufficiency amid ongoing instability in Nigeria’s national power grid. The governor emphasized that Abia is shielding itself from nationwide blackouts through targeted investments in renewable energy sources, particularly the conversion of organic waste, and by establishing full local regulatory authority over […]

Electricity

Poor power generation triggered multiple grid failures — Stakeholders

Concerns are growing that frequent grid collapses may be returning to Nigeria’s power sector, with Nigerians experiencing three incidents in less than a month. According to The PUNCH, electricity distribution companies have attributed the disruptions to low power generation, though they insist the sector is not reverting to the era of constant grid failures. The […]

Electricity

Nigeria’s power supply drops as oil workers’ strike disrupts grid

The Nigerian Independent System Operator has reported “major generation shortfalls” on the national grid following the industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria. On Saturday, PENGASSAN directed its members to commence a nationwide strike in protest against the dismissal of “over 800 workers” by Dangote Refinery. Dangote Refinery described […]