Nigeria Power Shortage Due to Gas Supply

Nigeria is experiencing a significant power shortage, with electricity generation dropping to approximately 4,300 megawatts, far below optimal capacity. The Nigeria===Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) attributes this to inadequate gas supply to thermal power plants, which account for over 70 percent of the nation's installed capacity. As of February 23, 2026, actual gas supply was less than 43 percent of the daily requirement. This shortfall has necessitated load shedding across the national grid to maintain stability. The situation was exacerbated by scheduled maintenance on gas infrastructure by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation===NNPC Limited and Seplat Energy in early February. The ongoing constraints expose systemic vulnerabilities in fuel supply, infrastructure, and payment structures within Nigeria's power sector.