{
  "id": 4316078,
  "title": "FG Orders Probe as Power Losses on Ikorodu–Sagamu Transmission Line Hit N120bn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/fg-orders-probe-as-power-losses-on-ikorodu-sagamu-transmission-line",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-30T00:50:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/30/fg-orders-probe-as-power-losses-on-ikorodu-sagamu-transmission-line-hit-n120bn/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Nigerian government has launched an investigation into massive energy losses estimated at N120 billion along the 132kV Ikorodu–Sagamu transmission line. The Federal Government's Minister of Power, Mr. Joseph Tegbe, directed stakeholders to conduct a transparent, scientific, and fair investigation following concerns raised by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) after deploying enhanced monitoring systems. These systems revealed discrepancies of up to 100 megawatts (MW) in electricity flows and consumption patterns over one year, resulting in an estimated N120 billion in unaccounted-for energy value. The investigation aims to determine whether the discrepancies arose from technical, operational, metering, or other factors, with a focus on ensuring power system security, electricity measurement integrity, market discipline, equitable cost allocation, and public confidence in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).",
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}