National grid collapses, restoration ongoing – Politics
The National Grid has faced a major collapse, marking the first significant failure of 2025. This is the 13th such event in just 13 months, raising concerns about the reliability of the country’s power infrastructure. As of now, efforts to restore power are in progress, with officials working hard to fix the issue and get […]
58% of Nigerian Households Connected to the National Grid, Says NBS
A recent report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that 58% of households in Nigeria are connected to the national power grid. This information comes from the “Nigeria Residential Energy Demand Side Survey (NREDSS) 2024,” which was unveiled in Abuja. The survey involved 8,100 households from both urban and rural areas in nine […]
National Grid Collapse: Third Time in a Week
The National Grid has collapsed for the third time this week, causing major power outages once again. The latest collapse occurred on Saturday, October 19, around 8:16 a.m., cutting off power supply nationwide. Earlier this week, the grid experienced similar failures on Monday and Tuesday, which were later resolved. Just before Saturday’s collapse, power generation […]
Nationwide Power Outage Occurs as National Grid Fails for the Sixth Time in 2024
On Monday evening, Nigeria faced yet another major power crisis as the national electricity grid collapsed for the sixth time this year. The blackout occurred at 6:58 p.m. and resulted in widespread outages that affected millions of citizens across various regions. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) was quick to address the situation, announcing the […]