NISO Clarifies Misleading Reports on Load Allocation

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) issued a statement clarifying that reports indicating zero megawatt load allocation to distribution companies (DISCOs) from March 20 to March 22, 2026, were inaccurate and did not reflect the actual operational realities of the national grid. NISO's manager explained that the power system experienced a reduction in generation levels due to gas supply constraints, which affected the availability of generation.

The load allocation carried out during this period adhered to the principles established under the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) framework, ensuring equitable distribution among DISCOs. NISO emphasized that no distribution company was completely excluded from receiving power supply, and variations in supply were a direct consequence of the overall reduction in availability.

The organization reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a transparent operational system and urged the public and stakeholders to rely on verified information from official sources to avoid disseminating misleading reports.