Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed today before noon, causing widespread outages. Major electricity distribution companies confirmed the incident, which occurred at 11:34 AM, and assured the public that restoration efforts were underway.
This is the first grid collapse of 2025, following 12 failures in 2024. Experts and stakeholders continue to call for reforms, including decentralization and digital solutions, to improve power stability.
The blackout sparked frustration on social media, with users criticizing the frequent failures and unclear communication from authorities. Many called for urgent action to address the country’s electricity challenges.
