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Nationwide blackout as national grid collapses fifth time in 2024
Nigeria has suffered another nationwide blackout – the fifth time in 2024.
According to various distribution companies (DisCos), their feeders became inactive, resulting in widespread blackouts across the country.
Data from the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s (TCN’s) generation trend showed that the grid collapsed at about 1:30 pm on Monday and dropped from 3,241 megawatts (MW) to 1,255MW in an hour.
As at the time of this report, out of 21 plants connected to the grid, five generation companies (GenCos) are down while 17 are generating power.
The TCN is yet to give reasons for the collapse.
Confirming the incident, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) on X, said the grid collapsed at 2.30pm.
“We understand that some of our customers are still without power due to a system failure from the national grid at 2.55pm today, 5th August 2024,” AEDC posted.
“Please be assured that the system is gradually stabilising, and we are working diligently with all relevant stakeholders to restore power to the affected areas as quickly as possible.”
The national electricity grid had suffered a collapse five times in 2024.
The first time the grid collapsed was on February 4.
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