Blackout persists as NNPC, NISO trade blame
Despite the assurance by the Minister of Power, Olasunkanmi Tegbe to fix in 72 hours the lingering power failures in Lagos, Abuja and two other states, blackout is persisting in the affected states with heavy tolls on electricity consumers, Daily Trust can report. Consumers lamented that the situation also worsened by the unabated heatwaves and […]
The power blackouts in Lagos, Abuja, and two other Nigerian states have persisted despite assurances from the Minister of Power to resolve the issue within 72 hours. Concerns have been raised about the worsening conditions due to extreme heatwaves and rising fuel costs for alternative power sources. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) have been trading blame over the blackout, with NNPC attributing it to gas shortages and NISO to maintenance and sabotage.
The Minister of Power pointed to planned maintenance at the Egbin Power Station, gas constraints, and transmission line sabotage as the causes. NNPC refuted the gas shortage claims, stating that their operational records show no transportation-related issues and that gas production has increased by 10% year-to-date in 2026. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) also dismissed claims of grid instability, emphasizing that low generation, not transmission failure, is the cause.
Experts and industry leaders have criticized the ongoing disputes and called for addressing the liquidity crisis in the power sector by clearing outstanding debts and providing adequate financial support to NBET.
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