Nigeria experienced its first national grid collapse of the year on Friday, leaving electricity distribution across the country at a standstill.
Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) indicated that power generation fell to zero megawatts (MW) around 1:00 pm local time. As a result, all 11 electricity distribution companies, including Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja, and Yola, recorded zero allocation from the national grid.
The sudden blackout is expected to disrupt businesses, households, and essential services across multiple regions.
The cause of the collapse has not yet been confirmed, though authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
This incident comes as the Federal Executive Council recently approved a new electricity policy aimed at addressing infrastructure deficits and regulatory challenges in Nigeria’s power sector. Officials hope the policy will prevent such disruptions in the future and improve overall grid stability.
The Nigerian government has not yet provided an official timeline for restoring full power, and many consumers are awaiting updates from their local distribution companies.
