“DARKNESS FALLS AGAIN: NIGERIA’S NATIONAL GRID COLLAPSES FOR THE SECOND TIME IN A WEEK”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Nigerian national grid has suffered another collapse, marking the second system failure in a week and leaving millions without electricity.
According to reports, power generation dropped to zero megawatts, with all 23 power plants connected to the grid shutting down
Key Issues:
– Date: January 27, 2026
– Power Generation: Dropped to 0 megawatts
– Affected Areas:Nationwide, with all 11 electricity distribution companies impacted
– Previous Collapse:January 23, 2026, with power generation dropping to 24 megawatts
– Causes: Structural problems, inadequate infrastructure investment, and power decentralisation
– Expert Opinion: “Nigeria’s recurring grid collapse is a structural problem, not an operational accident. The real solution starts with serious infrastructure investment, followed by power decentralisation and electricity market restructuring.” – Professor Wumi Iledare, Energy Expert
The Nigerian government has assured citizens of efforts to stabilise the power grid, with the Minister of Power highlighting plans to implement a distributed power model to enhance local power generation and reduce reliance on the national grid.
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