The Nigerian Independent System Operator says reduced electricity allocation to distribution companies is due to inadequate gas supply to thermal power stations, with average generation currently at about 4,300 megawatts.
In a statement on Friday, NISO said thermal plants require an estimated 1,629.75 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to operate optimally, but as of 23 February 2026 were receiving about 692 million standard cubic feet, less than 43 per cent of daily requirements.
The operator said the shortfall has constrained generation output and forced it to implement load shedding in line with allocation guidelines set by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to maintain grid stability.
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NISO said it is working with relevant stakeholders to restore full energy allocation once gas supply improves, following an earlier notice from Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited that routine maintenance by a key supplier could affect availability.
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