Nigeria’s national electricity grid has collapsed again, marking the second system failure recorded in 2026 within the space of one week.
Data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that power generation across the country dropped to 0 megawatts (MW) at about 11:00 am on Tuesday, indicating a total shutdown of the national grid.
Power allocation records showed that major distribution companies—including Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja, and Yola DisCos—all recorded zero power allocation following the collapse, leaving homes, businesses, and public infrastructure without electricity.
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