Western Africa · Energy

Key Facts

—The number: National generation fell to 1,132.02 megawatts at 20:30 on Saturday 22 August 2026, having run above 4,000 megawatts earlier the same day.

—The recovery: Output was back to 1,793.79 megawatts by 21:00.

—Who was producing nothing: Twelve named stations showed zero output, including Egbin, Geregu, Kainji, Shiroro and Zungeru.