|
Listen to article
|
Major parts of Nigeria have been thrown into darkness as the national grid experienced a collapse on Saturday, 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.
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 by government authority, as of filing the report.
However, The Eastern Updates confirms that there is a power supply in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Recall that the National Grid recorded at least twelve collapses in 2024 alone.
In other news, With the goal of strengthening Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has pledged that an additional 150 megawatts will be integrated into the national grid before 2024 concludes. This move is part of broader efforts to improve power reliability and ensure more consistent energy supply for households and industries.
As the country grapples with power shortages, this expansion could provide a much-needed lifeline to various sectors of the economy.
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu made the announcement after attending a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Speaking to the media, Adelabu reassured Nigerians that 150 megawatts would be added to the national grid by the end of 2024, furthering the government’s commitment to improving the country’s power supply and addressing the pressing energy challenges that continue to affect daily life.
Minister Adebayo Adelabu highlighted the advancements made through the Siemens-led Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), pointing to the imminent increase in power capacity as a direct result of the successful near-completion of the initiative’s pilot phase. This milestone underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to transforming Nigeria’s energy infrastructure and improving electricity supply nationwide.
