# NISO denies national grid collapse after generation plunges on October 19

> Pulse reported outages in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun as generation fell from 3,840 MW to 476.70 MW by 1 p.m.; NISO said plant trips and system abnormalities did not amount to a nationwide collapse.

- **Source date:** 2026-10-19
- **Original source:** [Pulse Nigeria](https://www.pulse.ng/story/power-outages-lagos-abuja-generation-drops-niso-2026101915024778420)
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## NISO denies national grid collapse after generation plunges on October 19

Pulse reported outages in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun as generation fell from 3,840 MW to 476.70 MW by 1 p.m.; NISO said plant trips and system abnormalities did not amount to a nationwide collapse.

[Pulse Nigeria](https://www.pulse.ng/story/power-outages-lagos-abuja-generation-drops-niso-2026101915024778420)

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