The Digest:
Nigeria’s national power grid collapsed on Friday, January 23, 2026, for the first time this year, causing a total blackout across the country. According to data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), power generation dropped to zero megawatts, and load allocation to all 11 electricity distribution companies fell to zero by 1 p.m. This follows multiple grid failures recorded throughout 2025, despite previous infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving grid...