Nigeria’s national electricity grid has collapsed again, marking the third occurrence in just one week. The latest collapse took place early Saturday morning, plunging many states into total darkness.
Data obtained by Dailypost from the Nigerian System Operator’s portal (niggrid.org) revealed that the grid was generating zero megawatts (MW) as of 9:20 a.m. today, confirming the complete failure of the system.
This recent collapse follows two similar incidents earlier in the week, further highlighting the precarious state of the country’s power infrastructure.
The frequent grid failures have exacerbated the challenges faced by businesses and households, which already contend with an unreliable electricity supply.
The impact of the national grid's instability has been severe, as many Nigerians now rely on expensive and often unavailable fuel to power generators.
The high cost of diesel and petrol, coupled with persistent fuel shortages, has left many struggling to maintain their day-to-day operations.
The repeated grid collapses underscore the urgent need for Nigeria to address its ailing power sector, which continues to be a major hindrance to economic growth and development.
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