The Federal Government begins construction of a new National Control Centre in Osogbo, Osun State, to replace an existing facility that is about 64 years old. The project is intended to enhance how Nigeria’s electricity grid is monitored and coordinated.
Both outlets link the new centre to efforts to reduce operational instability on the grid. Premium Times frames the work around improving monitoring, coordination and grid stability, while The Punch similarly describes the move as a step toward curbing blackouts and strengthening reliability. The reporting focuses on the location, the replacement of the ageing control centre, and the expected system-wide benefits rather than detailing costs, timelines, or contractors.
Overall, the sources agree on the start of the construction and the purpose of modernising grid control infrastructure to support more reliable power delivery.
