NISO reported a significant power supply reduction in Lagos due to a 614MW drop in generation from the Egbin power station, attributed to a malfunction in the plant's central compressor and water pump system, necessitating immediate load shedding measures.
An operational disturbance at Egbin Power Station led to a complete loss of power generation, dropping output by approximately 641 MW on April 28, 2026. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) reported the incident was due to a failure in the central compressor and water
Egbin Power Station in Lagos experienced a major operational disturbance on April 28, 2026, leading to a complete loss of power generation. This incident, attributed to equipment failure, has caused significant power supply issues across Lagos and necessitated load shedding measu
