The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored bulk electricity supply to the Lagos complex through the Benin–Egbin 330kV transmission line following a national grid disturbance that triggered a widespread power outage on Thursday. According to a statement by TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the disturbance occurred at about 8:19 a.m. when voltage…
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has once again distanced itself from the widely followed X account known as “Nigeria National Grid,” declaring that the platform is unauthorized and does not represent the agency’s official position. In a statement dated June 5, 2026, NISO emphasized that it has no affiliation with the account and does…
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has announced that the state is no longer experiencing power outages resulting from frequent collapses of the National Grid. His administration has taken proactive steps by investing in converting organic waste into electricity. Governor Otti made the revelation during a media briefing at the state’s government house on…
The recent national grid collapse on Tuesday has been traced to a voltage disturbance at the Gombe transmission substation, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). In a statement released on Tuesday, the System Operator clarified that the incident did not constitute a total system collapse, contrary to earlier media reports. It was the…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed deep concern over the repeated national grid collapses, stating that they pose a significant threat to manufacturers, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and the broader Nigerian business environment. Dr. Chinyere Almona, Director-General of LCCI, in a statement, highlighted the serious consequences of the second…
The National Grid has suffered another collapse, marking its second failure in 2026. As of the latest report, power supply to the 11 electricity distribution companies has dropped to zero megawatts, leaving the entire nation without electricity. This comes just days after the first collapse last Friday and follows a similar incident on December 29,…
The national power grid has suffered another collapse, plunging parts of the country into darkness and disrupting electricity supply to millions of homes and businesses. Findings revealed that power generation fell drastically from over 4,500 megawatts to as low as 24 megawatts by about 1:30 p.m. during the incident. Reports indicate that all 23 power…
The Nigerian national electricity grid has collapsed once more, causing widespread outages across multiple states, according to updates from distribution companies. As of the afternoon of December 29, 2025, minimal power was reaching consumers. Load reports from various DisCos indicate: The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company confirmed that a system disturbance occurred at 14:02, affecting power…
According to data from the Independent System Operator (ISO), power generation dropped sharply from 2,917.83 MW to just 1.5 MW between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Confirming the grid collapse, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) stated that its customers had experienced a widespread outage in its service area, attributing it to a…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it has added 5,910 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of transformer capacity to the national grid. Aminu Tahir, General Manager of Project Coordination and Technical Assistant to the MD/CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), disclosed recent project updates during a presentation on initiatives under the Project Management Unit (PMU)….
