Abuja, Nigeria – The nation’s electricity grid collapsed on Wednesday morning, causing widespread power outages across multiple regions. The incident, which occurred just before noon, marks the first national grid collapse in 2025.
The official X handle dedicated to updates on the electricity grid, @NationalGridNg, confirmed the disruption in a post shortly after the incident.
“There was a ‘GRID DISTURBANCE’ before noon today. Parts of the country experienced outage. Further information shortly,” the post read, offering little immediate detail on the cause of the collapse.
Power Companies Confirm Grid Failure
Major electricity distribution companies quickly corroborated the reports, confirming that a system failure had impacted their operations.
Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) reported on X that the outage occurred at precisely 11:34 am, affecting all their power feeders.
“Please be informed that we experienced a system outage today, 12th February 2025, at 11:34hrs affecting all our feeders. Restoration of supply is ongoing in collaboration with our critical stakeholders,” IKEDC stated.
Similarly, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) acknowledged the disturbance and assured customers that efforts were underway to restore supply.
“Dear Valued Customer, we regret to inform you that a system disturbance occurred on the national grid at 11:34 am today, causing a power outage across our franchise areas.
“While gradual restoration of power supply has commenced, please be assured that we are working closely with relevant stakeholders to fully restore electricity as soon as the grid is stabilised. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to serve you better,” the company wrote.
Frequent Grid Failures a Persistent Issue
Nigeria’s electricity grid has long suffered from instability, with frequent collapses disrupting power supply across the country. This latest failure comes after a major system disturbance in January 2025. In 2024 alone, the grid collapsed 12 times, underscoring the deep-rooted challenges in the nation’s power infrastructure.
The frequent outages have been attributed to various factors, including aging infrastructure, insufficient generation capacity, and weak transmission networks. Despite ongoing efforts to reform the electricity sector, these grid failures continue to disrupt businesses, homes, and industries, exacerbating economic challenges.
Restoration Efforts Underway
As of Wednesday afternoon, power companies had begun phased restoration efforts in collaboration with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and other stakeholders. However, no official timeline has been provided for full restoration.
The Nigerian government has repeatedly pledged to improve the electricity supply through investments in the power sector, but progress has been slow. Consumers, meanwhile, continue to grapple with unreliable electricity, forcing many to rely on alternative energy sources such as generators and solar panels.
With this latest collapse, experts and citizens alike are calling for urgent reforms to address the persistent weaknesses in the national grid. Until significant improvements are made, Nigerians may continue to face frequent disruptions in power supply.
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