JUST IN: NISO refutes grid collapse claims, says partial system disturbance restored

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has refuted claims of a national grid collapse, stating that a partial system disturbance has been restored. The incident occurred on Monday at around 12:40pm, affecting only a section of the 330-kilovolt transmission network, according to NISO's statement. Electricity generation fell dramatically from 3,840 megawatts to about 477 megawatts, sparking concerns about the stability of Nigeria's power system.

NISO, in collaboration with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), worked to stabilize the system and restore normal operations. The operator emphasized that the incident did not result in a nationwide grid collapse, clarifying the situation in response to unverified media reports. NISO urged Nigerians to rely on official communication channels for updates, urging the public to disregard misleading claims and obtain verified information through their website.