Understanding National Grid Collapse in Nigeria

The grid collapse on November 7 marked the 10th such incident in Nigeria in 2024, plunging the country into complete darkness. In Nigeria, grid collapses involve the Generation Companies (GenCos), the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), and the Distribution Companies (DisCos). What is the National Grid? The National Grid is a network of power-generating plants, … Read more

Timeline of National Grid Collapse in Nigeria in 2024

On December 11, Nigeria once again witnessed its 11th electricity national grid collapse in 2024. Most part of the country was thrown into darkness following the electricity grid collapse, dropping from about 3,000 megawatts around 1:00 pm to zero megawatts by 2:00 pm. Barely a month ago, at exactly 11:29 a.m., most power distribution firms … Read more

Blackout in the North: A Warning That Bandits Can Ground Nigeria’s Economy – They Must Be Stopped

The recent attacks on power infrastructure in Nigeria’s North East and North West, affecting 13 states, underscore that Boko Haram insurgents—or whatever they call themselves—still have the capacity to severely impact Nigeria’s economy. They must be crushed without any hesitation. The rhetoric of “they have been decimated” must end. Reports indicate that insurgents vandalized the … Read more