The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has denied recent media publications alleging that zero-megawatt (MW) allocations were made to some Distribution Companies (DisCos) between Friday, 20th, and Sunday, 22nd March 2026.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday titled “NISO Clarification on Load Allocation Reports,” the System Operator said that while it is true the power system experienced reduced generation levels due to gas supply constraints, available generation was continuously dispatched and equitably allocated to all DisCos throughout the period under review.

The statement added that load allocation was carried out in accordance with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) framework, which ensures that available generation is shared fairly among all Distribution Companies based on established allocation principles.

While restating its commitment to maintaining transparency in system operations and ensuring fair, efficient, and reliable dispatch of available generation in line with regulatory provisions, NISO urged the public and stakeholders to rely on verified information from official sources and refrain from disseminating misleading reports.

The statement read: “The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) wishes to clarify recent media publications alleging that some Distribution Companies (DisCos) received zero-megawatt (MW) allocation sometime between 20th and 22nd March 2026.

“NISO categorically states that at no time during the period under reference was any Distribution Company allocated zero megawatts (0 MW). The claims reported are therefore inaccurate and do not reflect the actual operational realities of the national grid.

“While it is true that the power system experienced reduced generation levels due to gas supply constraints, available generation was continuously dispatched and equitably allocated to all DisCos throughout the period.

“Load allocation is carried out in accordance with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) framework, which ensures that available generation is shared fairly among all Distribution Companies based on established allocation principles.

“At no point was any Distribution Company completely excluded from receiving power supply. Variations in supply experienced across different locations were a direct consequence of the overall reduction in available generation and not due to zero allocation to any DisCo.

“NISO remains committed to maintaining transparency in system operations and ensuring fair, efficient, and reliable dispatch of available generation in line with regulatory provisions.

“We urge the public and stakeholders to rely on verified information from official sources and refrain from disseminating misleading reports.”

As NERC approves Adegbenro’s appointment as Acting CEO, Eko DisCo

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), in a statement on Monday, formally approved the appointment of Ms Sherifat Adegbenro as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Eko Electricity Distribution PLC (EKEDC).

According to the Commission, while the appointment is in consonance with the Code of Corporate Governance for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, it allows for leadership continuity until the appointment of a substantive CEO for the company.

The EKEDC franchise covers southern Lagos and parts of Ogun, providing electricity distribution services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. (Nigerian Tribune)

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