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The Digest:

Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered another total collapse on Wednesday, with power generation crashing from nearly 3,000 megawatts to just 1.5 MW between 11 am and 12 pm. The failure triggered a nationwide blackout, marking the latest in a series of infrastructural breakdowns crippling the country’s energy sector.

Key Points:
  • Power generation plummeted from 2,917.83 MW to 1.5 MW within one hour
  • All distribution companies (DisCos) except Ibadan DisCo recorded zero load allocation
  • System restoration efforts began immediately, but faced significant delays
  • No official statements from DisCos or TCN (Transmission Company of Nigeria) at the time of reporting
  • The collapse reflects persistent vulnerabilities in Nigeria’s aging grid infrastructure
  • Frequent outages disrupt economic activity and daily life nationwide
  • Consumers face extended blackouts amid heatwaves and rising fuel costs
This recurrence underscores urgent needs for grid modernization and investment in sustainable energy solutions.

Sources: The Cable, Vanguard