Parts of Nigeria have been thrown into darkness as the national grid experienced a collapse again on Wednesday, marking the second time in the year.
According to data obtained from the Nigerian System Operator’s portal (niggrid.org), the collapse occurred around 11:30 am on Wednesday.
The cause of this grid disturbance is yet to be disclosed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN.
The collapse which happened on Wednesday is the second in 2025.
Confirming this in a post on X, the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company reported that the system outage happened at 11:34 am local time.
“Please be informed that we experienced a system outage today 12th February 2025 at 11:34hrs affecting all our feeders.
“Restoration of supply is ongoing in collaboration with our critical stakeholders,” the post read.
Power Outage Alert❗ #CustomerNotice #PowerofCommitment pic.twitter.com/ayWPuSggZJ
— aedcelectricity (@aedcelectricity) February 12, 2025
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company also confirmed the development on X.
“Dear Valued Customer, we regret to inform you that a system disturbance occurred on the national grid at 11:34 am today causing a power outage across our franchise areas,” the company said.
“While gradual restoration of power supply has commenced, please be assured that we are working closely with relevant stakeholders to fully restore electricity as soon as the grid is stabilised.”
There was a “GRID DISTURBANCE” before noon today.
Parts of the country experienced outage.
Further information shortly.
— Nigeria National Grid (@NationalGridNg) February 12, 2025
Similarly, a popular Nigeria National Grid account on X read, “There was a “GRID DISTURBANCE” before noon today (Wednesday). Parts of the country experienced an outage.”
The grid disturbance comes after the one that occurred on January 11, 2025.
This incident follows a pattern of instability, with the grid suffering about 12 consecutive collapses in 2024.
The frequent collapses have been attributed to poor infrastructure, gas supply shortages, transmission failures, and inadequate system upgrades.
Despite efforts and significant spending on reforms, Nigeria’s power sector continues to face serious challenges, with many relying on costly generators as an alternative to the unreliable grid. Calls for urgent reforms are increasing, but the situation remains unresolved.
