- The national power grid has collapsed, leaving millions of Nigerians in darkness
- Homes, businesses, and essential services have been severely impacted
- The grid failure has become a theme in the power sector in the year 2024 as authorities have promised to restore normalcy
The national power grid has collapsed again, plunging millions of Nigerians across the country into darkness.
The grid failure, which occurred earlier on Monday, October 14, has affected homes, businesses, and essential services, leaving a significant portion of the population without electricity.
Reports from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) indicate that the collapse happened due to an unspecified technical fault.
Engineers are currently working to identify the root cause of the disruption and restore power as quickly as possible.
This latest grid collapse adds to a series of similar occurrences that have plagued the country’s electricity sector over the years, leading to widespread frustration among the populace.
The national grid, which is supposed to distribute electricity to all parts of the country, has been notoriously unstable, resulting in frequent blackouts and economic losses.
Businesses, especially those relying heavily on electricity, are already feeling the pinch, with many switching to backup generators to sustain operations. Hospitals, telecommunications networks, and other critical services are also grappling with the unexpected power outage.
Authorities have assured the public that they are doing everything within their capacity to restore normalcy.
Meanwhile, citizens are urged to remain patient as repair efforts continue.
This incident further underscores the need for a more robust and sustainable energy infrastructure to meet the demands of Nigeria’s growing population and economy.
Band A customers to pay extra N2.70 as DisCos increase electricity tariff
Meanwhile, TheRadar reported that Band A customers of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) would have to pay an extra N2.70 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) following an announcement of an increase in electricity tariff.
The DisCos, which include Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc, Kaduna DisCo, and Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED), said the tariff had been adjusted from N206.80/kWh to N209.50/kWh effective July 1.
