Nigeria Suffers Fresh Grid Collapse Despite FG’s Restoration Claim

Nigeria’s national power grid has suffered another collapse, plunging several cities across the country into darkness on Monday afternoon.

Data obtained from the website of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that electricity generation dropped sharply from 2,660.77 megawatts (MW) at about 2:00 p.m. to as low as 139.92MW by 3:00 p.m., indicating a total system failure.

Checks further revealed that key generating stations, including the Shiroro Hydropower Plant and Delta Gas Power Plant, were on the grid and contributing power before the collapse occurred.

The latest incident came barely a day after the Federal Government announced that full electricity generation had been restored following the repair of the vandalised Lagos–Escravos gas pipeline, a critical supply route for several thermal power plants nationwide.

Confirming the development, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) said in separate statements that the system disturbance occurred at about 2:00 p.m.

According to the DisCos, the blackout was caused by a loss of power across the entire national grid, leading to widespread outages within their respective networks.

Meanwhile, as of the time of filing this report, there was no official reaction from NISO.