Nigeria has been thrown into yet another blackout as the national grid recorded a fresh collapse, plunging homes and businesses across the country into darkness. This marks the seventh or ninth time this year that the grid has failed, depending on the source. The grid failure reportedly occurred around 2:09 pm, bringing the country’s power generation to a staggering zero megawatts.
The Nigerian national grid has experienced a total of 141 collapses over the past decade, highlighting the persistent challenges facing the country’s power sector. Despite efforts to privatize and revitalize the industry, the grid continues to struggle with systemic issues.
Major power generation plants such as Egbin, Afam, Geregu, Ibom Power, Jebba, Kainji, Odukpani, and Olorunsogo remained dormant, exacerbating the electricity deficit nationwide. The Azura Power Plant was the sole facility contributing to the grid, with a modest output of 54 megawatts.
The last time the country experienced a grid failure was on July 6, 2024. In March 2024, the grid collapsed, leaving millions without power. These recurring outages underscore the need for urgent attention to address the underlying issues plaguing Nigeria’s power infrastructure.
