The Nigerian Independent System Operator has again distanced itself from the widely followed X account, “Nigeria National Grid,” describing it as unauthorised and urging the public and media organisations to stop citing it — but Nigerians are not having it.
In a statement dated June 5, 2026, NISO said it had no affiliation with the account and that those operating it were unknown to the organisation.
The body added that it had issued a similar warning as far back as January 17, 2026, suggesting the earlier notice was largely ignored.
“The public, media organisations, and all stakeholders are strongly advised not to quote, reference, rely upon, or attribute any information, statements, claims, or opinions published on the said account to NISO.
“Any such content does not represent the official position, operations, or activities of the organisation,” NISO said.
But Nigerians on X greeted the announcement with criticism, arguing that the unofficial account filled a gap NISO itself created by failing to provide real-time grid information.
“You slept too long, there was a vacuum and someone filled it. I am sure you will still not live up to expectations if the handle is disabled,” one user, #HolyMikel, wrote.
Another user, #AbasJoshua, said the account “saw a gap and decided to fill it,” urging NISO to take up the responsibility of providing real-time data. “We deserve to know what is happening,” he added.
#AlabiOse was more blunt: “We knew him for long and not you. He has been giving us real data while he hasn’t for once claimed he’s affiliated to you guys.”
A particularly pointed observation came from #AhmadDacholom, who noted that NISO’s own official X account was unverified, while the account it was disowning carried a verification badge.
NISO directed the public to its official platforms for authorised communications — #OFFICIALNISO_NG on X, its Facebook and LinkedIn pages under “Nigerian Independent System Operator,” Instagram at #officialniso_ng, and its website, niso.org.ng.
The “Nigeria National Grid” account on X regularly posts data on Nigeria’s electricity generation, tracking figures such as the total megawatts being generated and transmitted across the national grid at any given time.
It also monitors and reports grid collapses and partial failures, often in real time, and has become a go-to reference for journalists, energy analysts and ordinary Nigerians seeking information on the state of the country’s power supply.
The account has amassed a significant following on the platform.
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