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Nigeria: Blackout Across Nigeria As National Grid Collapses Again
- On Tuesday, Nigeria's national electricity grid experienced a system-wide collapse causing a nationwide blackout, marking the second outage in less than five days confirmed by major electricity distribution companies.
- Operational reports showed multiple 330kV lines tripped simultaneously, and operators said disconnection of some grid-connected generating units also contributed.
- Restoration teams commenced recovery at about 13:15, supply was later restored to Abuja and several cities while NISO's website showed Discos were not allocated supply and only Delta gas power plant generated electricity as at 11:14 am.
- Grid operators prioritized full restoration and stabilization as persistent collapses disrupt businesses and households, forcing increased reliance on generators and solar power while a detailed investigation is underway.
- Last Friday, Nigerian Independent System Operator reported a total outage across the interconnected network at about 12:40 hours, leaving major districts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, without power.
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National Grid Records Second Collapse In 4 Days
Nigeria’s electricity grid has once again experienced collapse with all electricity distribution companies not getting supply. A check on the website of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that all the Discos were not allocated supply as at 10:54 am. Also, only Delta gas power plant was generating electricity as at 11:14 am with 39megawatts on the grid. Daily Trust reports that this will be the second grid collapse in four day…
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