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Gas supply cut threatens electricity output – NISO

Seven power plants nationwide may face gas supply disruptions following the planned shutdown of a key Seplat Energy facility for routine maintenance, sparking concerns over possible power shortages and blackouts, the Nigerian Independent System Operator has cautioned. In a notice issued on Thursday, NISO informed electricity market operators and consumers that the maintenance, scheduled for […]

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Grid collapse linked to Gombe transmission substation – NISO

The Nigerian Independent System Operator has confirmed that Tuesday’s nationwide grid collapse was caused by a voltage disturbance at the Gombe transmission substation. In a statement released on Tuesday, NISO provided updates on ongoing repair and restoration efforts. The operator noted that the incident led to a partial system collapse, representing the second grid disturbance […]

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Multiple 330kV line trips triggered grid collapse — NISO

The Nigerian Independent System Operator says Friday’s nationwide power outage was caused by a system-wide disturbance from multiple 330kV transmission line trips and the disconnection of some grid-connected generating units. The disclosure was made by the system operator in an operational update released following the collapse of the national grid. The incident, which occurred around […]

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National grid restored after partial collapse — NISO

Electricity supply has been restored across Nigeria following a system disturbance that caused a partial collapse of the national power grid on Monday, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator. NISO confirmed the restoration in a statement issued in Abuja, stating that the grid has stabilised and electricity supply has been normalised in all parts […]

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National grid power dropped over gas supply disruption – NISO

The Nigerian Independent System Operator has reported a drop in electricity generation on the national grid, attributing the decline to gas supply disruptions caused by the alleged vandalism of a pipeline in the upstream network. In a statement released on Tuesday, NISO said the incident affected gas delivery to multiple power plants. “The Nigerian Independent […]