The national grid collapsed for the first time this year today January 23. According to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), the power generation dropped to zero megawatt (MW).
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The NISO data showed that load allocation to the 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) dropped to zero MW as at 1 pm on Friday.
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The distribution companies, including Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja, and Yola, recorded zero allocation.
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In 2025, the nation’s power grid collapsed multiple times, with the last incident recorded on December 29.
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