{
  "id": 11009204,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T19:04:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "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 (NISO) in Osogbo, Osun State, to replace the existing 64-year-old facility. The new centre, which Vice-President Kashim Shettima inaugurated, is part of the government's efforts to improve the reliability of Nigeria's electricity grid and address weaknesses in electricity supply. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, highlighted that the new centre would provide NISO improved visibility of activities across the national grid and enable operators to respond more quickly to faults and other disturbances.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-30T18:44:52.000Z"
      }
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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."
}