Energy generation in Nigeria plummeted from 3,087.05MW at 2:00 pm on Wednesday to 0MW, resulting in a nationwide grid collapse with none of the 19 listed electricity Generation Companies (GenCos) producing power.
This effectively plunged the nation into darkness for the 12th time this year.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the development on its Independent System Operator (ISO) website.
However, the Load Distribution Profile section of the website was inaccessible, making it impossible to ascertain the energy allocated to electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos).
From January 2024 till November, the grid has collapsed 11 times. In fact, within one week in October, the grid collapsed three times with its attendant blackouts, sparking reactions from Nigerians.
A tweet via the official handle of Nigeria’s National Grid confirmed that the grid collapsed at about 2:09 pm on Wednesday.
“The major grid setback has occurred and the restoration is to commence,” the handler wrote.
