Nigeria's Power Grid Suffers Tenth Collapse in 2024

Nigeria's national power grid has suffered another collapse, marking the tenth incident this year, leading to widespread blackouts across the country. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) attributed the collapse to ongoing repair works and a sudden frequency rise, alongside a series of line and generator trips. Efforts to restore power began promptly, with Abuja regaining electricity within an hour, but other regions continue to experience outages. Former presidential candidate Peter Obi criticized the repeated failures, contrasting Nigeria's power struggles with South Africa's recent success in maintaining uninterrupted electricity supply. The persistent power outages, caused by aging infrastructure and inadequate resources, underscore the need for unified leadership and strategic interventions to address the power crisis. TCN assures the public that measures are being taken to enhance grid stability and reliability as repair and upgrade efforts continue.