• Saturday, January 11, 2025
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National grid records first collapse in 2025

TCN clarifies partial grid collapse, restoration efforts underway

Nigerians have been thrown into darkness as the national grid experienced a collapse on Saturday, January 11, 2024, marking the first time in the year.

According to data obtained from the Nigerian System Operator’s portal (niggrid.org), the collapse occurred at 1:56 pm.

Read also: Nigerians owe N349bn electricity debt in nine months

This incident follows a pattern of instability, with the grid suffering about 12 consecutive collapses in 2024.

The cause of the latest failure is yet to be disclosed.

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