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• Nigerian Independent System Operator Speeds Up SCADA Deployment to Modernize National Power Grid Infrastructure

  Published: Apr 9, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced an accelerated implementation of its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system to improve real time grid monitor...

• Naira Rebounds At Official Market With One Percent Gain Following Three Sessions Of Consecutive Losses

  Published: Apr 9, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Nigerian naira appreciated against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, closing at 1,371.82 per dollar at the official window. This recovery represents a one percent increase in value...

• Nigerian Independent System Operator Refutes Claims of Zero Megawatt Power Allocation to Distribution Companies Amid Gas Supply Constraints

  Published: Mar 25, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Nigerian Independent System Operator has officially denied reports that certain Distribution Companies received no power allocation between March 20 and March 22, 2026. While a...

• "Worst Power Failure Ever": Comedian IGoSave Slams Nigeria's Crumbling Electricity Grid as Generation Drops to Critical Lows

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Renowned Nigerian comedian Otaghware Otas Onodjayeke, popularly known as IGoSave, has sparked a national conversation after labeling the current state of Nigeria’s power sector the...

• Nigeria’s National Grid Output Plummets To 3,940MW As Critical Gas Shortages Cripple Thermal Power Stations

  Published: Mar 6, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Nigeria’s electricity generation dropped to 3,940.53 megawatts on Thursday as the Nigerian Independent System Operator reported a 60% deficit in required gas supplies for thermal p...