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  • Sahara Group Targets 7,000MW Capacity in Massive Power Sector Push

    Sahara Group Targets 7,000MW Capacity in Massive Power Sector Push

    Reporting by The Punch indicates Sahara Group is targeting a 7,000MW power generation capacity in 2026 as it expands investments across Nigeria’s electricity value chain, including upgrades to existing assets and new renewable projects.

    The company said progress will depend on a stable regulatory environment and ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Power as reforms continue under the government’s broader energy agenda.

    Leadership and Tribune Online also reported the plans, noting Sahara Group’s stated commitment to renewable integration and infrastructure modernization as part of its 2026 roadmap.

    Echotitbits take: 7,000MW is ambitious relative to typical grid output. Even partial delivery could materially help industry, but the gas supply chain and transmission constraints will determine whether this target becomes real megawatts or just a headline.

    Source: The Punch — https://punchng.com/sahara-group-eyes-7000mw-in-major-power-sector-push/ 2026-01-07

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  • Grid Restored After Fresh System Disturbance, Operator Says

    Grid Restored After Fresh System Disturbance, Operator Says

    2025-12-29 18:00:00

    According to Punch, Nigeria’s electricity system recovered after a partial national grid collapse triggered by a mid‑afternoon system disturbance that disrupted supply across multiple areas.

    The report said the disturbance occurred around 2:01pm on Monday, December 29, with generation slipping after earlier peaking near the day’s highs. NISO attributed the disruption to tripping events affecting multiple generating units and key 330kV transmission lines.

    Punch added that gas constraints—linked to the earlier Escravos–Lagos gas pipeline vandalism—left the grid more fragile, worsening the impact once the disturbance hit. NISO also pointed to “island mode” interventions that helped keep supply flowing to some substations during the incident.

    Premium Times separately reported that distribution companies issued customer updates during the outage and said restoration would follow once the grid was stabilised, noting work to bring supply back “as soon as the grid is stabilised.” TVC News also reported that the national grid was back online, citing NISO’s account that the disturbance had been addressed.

    Echotitbits take: Nigeria’s grid is behaving like a stressed network—any gas disruption or transmission trip can cascade into wide outages. Watch for (1) clearer post‑incident diagnostics from the system operator, and (2) stronger pipeline security and gas supply stability going into 2026.

    Source: The Punch — December 29, 2025 (https://punchng.com/power-supply-restored-after-national-grid-collapse-niso/)

    The Punch 2025-12-29

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  • FG says power supply should rebound within 48 hours after gas pipeline disruptions

    FG says power supply should rebound within 48 hours after gas pipeline disruptions

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    2025-12-24 07:44:00

    According to PUNCH, the Federal Government says the latest dip in electricity supply is temporary and should improve within 24–48 hours as repairs progress on disrupted gas infrastructure.

    The report links the supply drop to an explosion on the Escravos–Lagos Gas Pipeline and additional vandalism affecting gas delivery to thermal plants, reducing generation across the grid.

    Officials say the system operator is monitoring repairs by NGPTC (an NNPC subsidiary), and that restoration timelines have been communicated across the value chain.

    In the system operator update referenced, NISO said restoration works are “nearing completion and… full operations are expected to resume within 24 to 48 hours.” The minister’s team also said: “The situation is expected to be resolved within the next 24 to 48 hours.”

    Echotitbits take: Even if supply returns, the bigger issue is resilience. Watch for stronger pipeline protection, redundancy in gas supply routes, and faster balancing capacity on the grid so single incidents don’t crash supply.

    Source: The Punch— December 23, 2025 (https://punchng.com/power-outage-temporary-supply-to-return-in-48-hours-adelabu/)
    The Punch 2025-12-23