Nationwide blackout as national grid collapses again

The national grid, on Friday, collapsed for the first time in 2026.

According to data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), the power generation dropped to zero megawatt (MW).

The NISO data showed that load allocation to the 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) dropped to zero MW as at 1 pm on Friday.

The distribution companies, including Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja, and Yola, recorded zero allocation.

In 2025, the country’s power grid collapsed multiple times, with the last incident recorded on December 29.

The repeated system failures have occurred despite upgrades designed to increase grid capacity.