The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has debunked the recent media publications alleging zero-megawatt (MW) allocation to some Distribution Companies (DisCos) between 20th and 22nd March 2026.
NISO stated in a statement on Monday that while it was 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.
The System Operator said at no time during the period under reference was any DisCos allocated zero megawatts (0 MW). Therefore, the claims reported were inaccurate and did not reflect the actual operational realities of the national grid.
NISO explained that 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 DisCos based on established allocation principles.
Stressing that at no point was any DisCo completely excluded from receiving power supply. clarifying that the 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.
The System Operator said it remains committed to maintaining transparency in system operations and ensuring fair, efficient, and reliable dispatch of available generation in line with regulatory provisions.
It therefore urged the public and stakeholders to rely on verified information from official sources and refrain from disseminating misleading reports.
