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The Digest:

A significant drop in power supply, triggered by an explosion at a major gas pipeline in Delta State, has forced many Nigerians to mark Christmas without electricity.

Key Points:
  • The outage stems from damage to the Escravos-Lagos Gas Pipeline, which is owned by an NNPC subsidiary.
  • The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) promised repairs were "near completion."
  • Despite assurances, widespread blackouts persisted through Christmas Day.
  • Data shows Discos received only 3,272MW for over 250 million people nationwide.
  • This has resulted in severe load shedding and outright outages across various regions.
  • Nigeria's power supply has stagnated between 3,000–5,000MW for over a decade.
  • A consumer advocate lamented fundamental flaws in the sector’s privatization.
The darkness is more than an inconvenience; it is a symbol of a long-unfulfilled promise, illuminating the persistent gap between national potential and the daily reality for its people.

Sources: DAILY POST, Business Post