Power Outage: NNPCL and Grid Operator Trade Blame as Nigerians Are Left in the Dark

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: November 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & Economy

Power Outage: NNPCL and Grid Operator Trade Blame as Nigerians Are Left in the Dark

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) disputes the independent grid operator NISO’s claim that a gas shortage contributed to lower electricity generation. NNPCL says its subsidiary NGIC’s gas transmission network is operating normally and that its daily records show no transport failures. On November 5, NISO blamed reduced generation on poor gas supply and low water levels at hydropower stations. NNPCL says Nigeria’s gas production has risen by about 10 percent since the start of 2026.

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