{
  "id": 11005268,
  "title": "FG starts new power control centre to curb blackouts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/fg-starts-new-power-control-centre-to-curb-blackouts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T18:44:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-starts-new-power-control-centre-to-curb-blackouts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced construction of a new National Control Centre for the Nigerian Independent System Operator in Osogbo, Osun State, aimed at replacing the existing 64-year-old facility and improving the monitoring and management of the country's electricity grid. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, and others. The new centre, which is expected to be an ultra-modern facility, will enhance the government's efforts to address weaknesses in electricity supply and improve the reliability of the national grid.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "FG starts new power control centre to curb blackouts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/fg-starts-new-power-control-centre-to-curb-blackouts-11009204",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:04:52.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}