Knocks as NISO disowns popular “Nigeria National Grid” X account

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has once again distanced itself from the widely followed X account, "Nigeria National Grid," labeling it unauthorized and urging the public and media organizations to cease referencing it. In a statement dated June 5, 2026, NISO declared no affiliation with the account and stated that its operators are unknown to the organization. The body also pointed out that it had issued a similar warning as far back as January 17, 2026, suggesting the earlier notice was largely ignored.

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The public, media organizations, 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 organization.

"The public, media organizations, 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 organization," NISO stated.

However, Nigerians on X met the announcement with criticism. Users argued that the unofficial account filled a critical gap created by NISO's own failure 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," commented one user, #HolyMikel.

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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.

Another user, #AbasJoshua, echoed this sentiment, stating the account "saw a gap and decided to fill it," urging NISO to assume responsibility for providing real-time data. "We deserve to know what is happening," they added. 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. The "Nigeria National Grid" account has become a go-to reference for journalists, energy analysts, and the public seeking information on Nigeria's power supply, tracking generation, grid collapses, and partial failures in real time.

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We deserve to know what is happening.