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Again, Nigeria’s electricity grid collapses - PREMIUM TIMES
The grid collapsed around 2:55 p.m. on Monday, with generation dropping to zero.
Mary Izuaka
Nigeria’s electricity grid on Monday collapsed yet again, throwing several cities into darkness.
The grid collapsed around 2:55 p.m. on Monday, with generation dropping significantly.
Confirming the collapse, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), in a statement posted on its X handle said: “Dear valued customers, We understand that some of our customers are still without power due to a system failure from the national grid at 2.55 p.m. today, 5th August 2024.
“Please be assured that the system is gradually stabilising and we are working diligently with all relevant stakeholders to restore power to the affected areas as quickly as possible.“Thank you for your patience and understanding,” the statement said.
The General Manager, Public Affairs at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Ndidi Mbah, told PREMIUM TIMES Monday evening that the public would soon be updated about the development.
In recent years, the power sector has experienced many challenges in areas of electricity policy enforcement, regulatory uncertainty, gas supply, transmission system constraints, and significant power sector planning shortfalls.
