Nigerian has been thrown into widespread blackout again after the national electricity grid collapsed.
Data from the Independent System Operator (ISO) seen by TheCable showed that power generation plummeted from 2,917 megawatts (MW) to just 1.5MW between 11am and 12pm.
Confirming the incident, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said the collapse occurred at 11:23am and disrupted supply across its coverage areas.
“Please be informed that the power outage currently being experienced is due to a loss of supply from the national grid… affecting electricity supply across our franchise areas,” the company wrote on X. “Rest assured, we are working closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure restoration once the grid is stabilised.”
This is the latest in a series of grid disturbances.
On February 12, parts of the country were plunged into darkness after a system failure, while the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) denied reports of multiple collapses that same day.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) also stated in July that no grid collapse was recorded in the first quarter of 2025. It said efforts were ongoing to strengthen system operations.
Nigeria’s grid remains fragile despite repeated interventions. In 2024 alone, it suffered at least 11 collapses, each resulting in nationwide outages.
More to come…
