Nigeria Plunged into Darkness Again as National Grid Suffers Another Collapse
In a disheartening turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with an aggravated blackout as the national grid collapses once more, leaving a significant portion of the country in darkness. The National Grid collapse occurred around 1 pm, precipitating a drastic reduction in electricity supply from 4,032.80 megawatts at 12 pm to a mere 43 megawatts at 1 pm, further dwindling to a meager 303 megawatts by 5:00 pm.
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The widespread outage has affected numerous regions, with most Distribution Companies (DisCos) reporting that their feeders are non-operational. Alarmingly, data from the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s System Network indicates that all 22 electricity plants connected to the grid were registering zero megawatts as of 5 pm.
National Grid History
This unfortunate incident transpires merely four months after the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) celebrated 400 days of grid stability. The stark contrast between this achievement and the recent collapse underscores the volatile nature of Nigeria’s power infrastructure
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Historical data on grid collapses reveals a troubling pattern. In 2013, the country experienced 24 power system collapses, followed by 13 incidents in 2014. The frequency increased to 28 collapses in 2016 and subsequently decreased to 21 in 2017. Notably, the grid recorded 13, 11, four, and four collapses in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, respectively. However, the trend took a concerning turn with approximately 10 collapses between 2022 and the current year.
The recurrence of grid collapses highlights the persistent challenges facing Nigeria’s power sector. As citizens grapple with the consequences of prolonged blackouts, questions arise about the resilience and stability of the nation’s energy infrastructure.
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The government and relevant authorities face mounting pressure to address these issues promptly and implement lasting solutions to ensure a reliable and uninterrupted power supply for the people.
