Poor power supply: NISO heaps blame on gas companies

Nigeria’s power generation has dropped sharply due to inadequate gas supply to thermal plants, which dominate the country’s electricity mix. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) said plants require about 1,629.75 MMSCF of gas daily to run optimally, but only 692 MMSCF—less than 43%—was supplied as of February 23, 2026, causing...