National Grid Collapses — First Time In 2025

The national power grid suffered a collapse on Wednesday.

Data obtained from the independent system operator (ISO) showed that the megawatt (MW) generated dropped from 2,917.83 (MW) to 1.5 (MW) between 11 am and 12 pm.

In a post on Twitter, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) confirmed the loss of power from the national grid.

“Please be informed that the power outage currently being experienced is due to a loss of supply from the national grid at 11:23 am today, affecting electricity supply across our franchise areas,” the company said.

“Rest assured, we are working closely with the relevant shareholders to ensure power is restored once the grid is stabilized. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”

On February 12, some parts of Nigeria were without electricity after the national grid experienced a system collapse, confirmed by electricity distribution companies.

On the same day, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) denied reports claiming that the national grid collapsed twice in 2025.

Similarly, in January, the commission denied reports of a national grid collapse.

On July 4, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said there was no grid collapse in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.

However, the commission said it continues to propel the system operator (SO) to improve its system coordination activities.

Nigeria’s national grid suffered many collapses in the past year, leading to nationwide blackouts.

In 2024, the national grid collapsed 11 times.