Nigeria’s Power Grid Collapses Again, Citizens Thrown Into Darkness
Nigerians have once again been plunged into darkness as the national electricity grid suffered a collapse on Saturday, January 11, 2025. This marks the first such incident of the year.
According to data retrieved from the Nigerian System Operator’s portal (niggrid.org), the collapse occurred at exactly 1:56 pm, cutting off electricity supply to various parts of the country.
This development highlights ongoing instability in the national grid, which experienced 12 consecutive collapses in 2024 alone. However, the cause of this latest failure has not yet been disclosed by the relevant authorities.
The power grid’s fragility remains a significant challenge for Nigeria’s energy sector, raising concerns about the reliability of electricity for households and businesses across the nation.
Stay tuned to CityNews for further updates as we continue to monitor the situation.
