Nigeria National Grid Collapses, Power Drops Nationwide

Nigeria's national electricity grid collapsed on Wednesday, causing a widespread power outage across the country as power generation plummeted from nearly 2,918 megawatts to just 1.5 megawatts within an hour. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) confirmed the blackout was due to a loss of supply from the national grid at 11:23 am, affecting all their franchise areas. AEDC is working closely with relevant stakeholders to restore power once the grid stabilizes and has thanked customers for their patience. This incident adds to a series of recent grid failures that have exposed ongoing vulnerabilities in Nigeria's power infrastructure. The Transmission Company of Nigeria and the Independent System Operator data corroborate the sharp drop in power generation, and system restoration efforts are reported to be in progress. Despite repeated collapses, electricity distribution companies have been slow to provide detailed updates, raising concerns about the stability and coordination of Nigeria's electricity system.