Portugal faced widespread power outages blamed on a rare weather event, but Nigerians had jokes, saying blackouts here aren’t breaking news.
- Portugal’s national grid operator cited a “rare atmospheric phenomenon” as the cause of major blackouts.
- Some Nigerians reacted with humour, calling the situation “normal” compared to Nigeria’s daily power issues.
- “Welcome to the club,” one user posted, while others joked that Nigerians wouldn’t even flinch.
- The contrast highlights how differently infrastructure challenges are experienced globally.
- Portuguese authorities are investigating how the grid could better withstand such rare events.
For Nigerians, where power cuts are so frequent they barely make headlines, Portugal’s panic over a rare blackout felt almost surreal. While Portuguese officials scramble for answers, many Nigerians online joked that a few hours without electricity is just another day. The reactions show how normalised unreliable power supply has become back home — and how differently nations react to what they perceive as “crises.”
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