Nigeria Successfully Connects Its National Electricity Grid with the West African Power Pool

Nigeria has successfully synchronised its national electricity grid with the West African Power Pool (WAPP), linking the country with a regional power system spanning 14 other nations.

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), in collaboration with WAPP’s Information and Coordination Centre (WAPP-ICC), confirmed that the synchronisation involved harmonising frequencies, upgrading system controls, and coordinating real-time operations across borders.

This milestone marks a significant step toward deeper regional energy integration. For Nigeria, it opens the door to improved grid stability, access to shared reserves, cross-border electricity trade, and foreign exchange earnings through power exports. Nigeria’s participation reinforces its leadership role within the region’s energy transformation agenda.