NewsBREAKING: Nigeria in darkness as national grid collapses

Nigeria has once again been plunged into widespread darkness following the collapse of the national electricity grid, triggering nationwide blackouts and renewed concerns over the country’s fragile power infrastructure. The grid failure, which occurred earlier today, led to an abrupt loss of electricity supply across major cities and rural communities, disrupting homes, businesses, hospitals, and critical services.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the collapse, stating that efforts were underway to restore power through gradual load recovery. However, no definite timeline has been given for full restoration, leaving millions of Nigerians uncertain about when electricity will return. This latest incident adds to a growing list of grid collapses recorded in recent years, highlighting persistent challenges in generation, transmission, and distribution.
Residents in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other urban centers reported sudden power outages, forcing many to rely on generators amid rising fuel costs. Small business owners expressed frustration, warning that repeated blackouts increase operating costs and worsen economic hardship. Health facilities and telecom operators have activated backup systems to maintain essential services.
Energy experts warn that unless urgent investments and structural reforms are implemented, grid instability will continue to undermine economic growth and public confidence. As Nigerians wait for power to be restored, the recurring grid collapse has once again reignited national debate on the future of electricity supply in Africa’s largest economy.