**Power Outage: The Hidden Truth Behind Nigeria's Fading Lights** As Nigerians continue to battle with power outages, a new revelation has shed light on the root cause of the persistent darkness. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has attributed the frequent power outages to a critical shortage of gas supply to the country's thermal power plants. In a recent statement, NISO disclosed that the current power generation on the national grid is woefully inadequate, with an average of 4,300 megawatts (MW) of electricity being generated daily. This is far cry from the expected 6,000 MW, which is the country's peak power generation capacity. To put this into perspective, thermal power plants require a significant amount of gas to operate at optimal capacity. Unfortunately, the gas supply to these plants has been woefully inadequate, with an average of only 692 million standard cubic feet (MMSCF) being supplied daily. This represents a paltry 43% of the daily gas requirement, resulting in reduced electricity allocation to Distribution Companies (DisCos). The consequences of this gas shortage are far-reaching. NISO has implemented load shedding across the network, dispatching available energy in line with allocation percentages approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). This means that many Nigerians are forced to endure extended periods of power outages, with little hope of respite. Unfortunately, the impact of these outages goes beyond just inconvenience; it affects businesses, industries, and households, leading to significant economic losses. While NISO is working closely with stakeholders to restore full energy allocation, the solution to this crisis lies in addressing the root cause of the problem - the inadequate gas supply. Until this issue is resolved, Nigerians can only hope for a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. The government and relevant stakeholders must act swiftly to address the gas shortage and ensure that the country's power generation capacity is restored to its optimal level. Only then can Nigerians hope to enjoy the reliable and efficient electricity supply that they deserve.