Nigeria has experienced yet another national power grid collapse, marking the first in December 2024 and the fourth such incident in the past three months. The collapse occurred at approximately 2:09 p.m. on Wednesday, as confirmed by a tweet from the official handle of Nigeria’s National Grid.
The tweet read, “The major grid setback has occurred and the restoration is to commence.”
This latest failure has left many parts of the country in darkness, with some residents still reeling from the effects of a previous full-system failure.
The recurring collapses of the national grid have drawn criticism and concern from Nigerians, who face significant disruptions in daily life and economic activities due to these outages. Efforts to restore power have reportedly begun, but no timeline has been provided for the full restoration of electricity.
The frequent grid failures highlight ongoing challenges within Nigeria’s power sector, which has struggled with aging infrastructure, inadequate capacity, and maintenance issues. Many Nigerians continue to rely on alternative power sources such as generators and solar systems to cope with the unreliability of the national grid.
Further updates on the restoration efforts and the cause of the collapse are expected in the coming days.
