Nigeria’s already fragile electricity supply has taken another hit, as the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) disclosed that average power generation has plunged to about 4,300 megawatts (MWs), crippled by a severe shortage of gas to thermal power plants. In a statement issued yesterday, NISO confirmed that inadequate gas supply to thermal generating stations, which dominate Nigeria’s electricity mix is the primary reason for the sharp decline. According to the operator, the country’s current available generation hovers around 4,300MW, far below what is required to stabilize supply across homes and…
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