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National grid collapse plunges power supply nationwide
Electricity supply across the country was disrupted on Monday following another collapse of the national grid, resulting in a steep fall in power generation.
Figures obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that generation dropped dramatically from 2,052.37 megawatts to 139.92MW within one hour, between 2pm and 3pm.
The system failure also affected distribution, as only three out of the 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) were able to take power from the grid during the period.
Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) loaded 80MW, while Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and Benin Electricity Distribution Company each received 20MW.
According to NISO data, all other DisCos -including Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt and Yola – recorded zero allocation, cutting off supply to their coverage areas.
The incident once again highlights the persistent instability of Nigeria’s power grid, which has continued to suffer repeated collapses, disrupting homes, businesses and critical services nationwide.