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Nigerian Independent System Operator

Nigeria Govt Pushes Cassava-to-Ethanol Drive as Grid Faces Gas Shutdown

SAMUEL MOBOLAJI Nigeria’s energy sector is navigating both promise and pressure, with the Federal Government unveiling a cassava-to-ethanol initiative to cut fuel imports even as the national grid braces for a temporary setback from gas supply constraints. At a two-day workshop in Kano, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, announced plans to […]

NISO blames tripping of 330kV lines for first national grid collapse of 2026

  The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has attributed Friday’s national grid collapse to a system-wide disturbance caused by the tripping of multiple 330kV transmission lines and the disconnection of some power-generating units. Data from NISO showed that load allocation to all 11 electricity distribution companies dropped to zero megawatts (MW) at about 1 pm, […]