Nigeria's power sector achieved a significant milestone on September 22, 2026, with a total available generation of 5,403.3 megawatts. This information was obtained from the Daily Load Allocation Table released by the National Control Centre (NCC). The power generation peak was recorded on a Tuesday, indicating a substantial increase in the country's electricity supply.
Out of the total generated power, 4,379.07MW was successfully delivered to various electricity distribution companies (DisCos) across Nigeria. The allocation was carried out under the guidelines of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The distribution companies received their respective allocations based on their load demands and capacities.
The Abuja Distribution Company (Abuja DisCo) received the highest load share at 700MW, accounting for 15.20% of the total allocation. Ikeja DisCo followed closely with 581MW, representing 15.01% of the total. Other major distribution companies, such as Ibadan DisCo and Benin DisCo, received 550MW and 531MW, respectively. These allocations indicate the varying electricity demands across different regions in Nigeria.
In addition to the allocations to distribution companies, a subtotal of 1,024.18MW was categorized under exempted loads. This category includes power stations and auxiliary consumption, which accounted for 108.07MW. Transmission losses and substation services also fell under this category, totaling 367.87MW. Furthermore, bilateral and international supplies, including allocations to Niger and local industrial consumers, made up the exempted loads.
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, had previously attributed the improved electricity supply in Nigeria to several factors. One key factor was the restoration of the 375MW Alaoji power plant, which had been offline for three years. The Minister also acknowledged the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration in enhancing the power sector.
The power generation peak of 5,403.3MW is a significant achievement for Nigeria's power sector. The country's electricity supply has been a subject of concern for many years, with frequent outages and shortages affecting households and businesses. The recent improvement in power generation is expected to have a positive impact on the economy and daily life.
The distribution companies that received notable allocations include Eko with 519MW, Enugu with 512MW, and Port Harcourt with 466MW. On the other hand, Kano, Kaduna, Jos, and Yola distribution companies received relatively lower allocations, ranging from 161MW to 70MW. These allocations reflect the varying electricity demands and capacities across different regions in Nigeria.
Key points
- Nigeria's power generation reached a peak of 5,403.3MW on September 22, 2026.
- A total of 4,379.07MW was delivered to distribution companies across the country.
- The restoration of the 375MW Alaoji power plant contributed to the improved electricity supply.
