On Monday, August 5, 2024, Nigeria faced a significant power outage, as the national electricity grid collapsed once more, plunging large parts of the country into darkness.
The blackout, which began in 1:33 p.m., disrupted daily activities, affecting businesses, hospitals, and households across the nation.
Collapse Of National Grid
An official of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, who confirmed the incident said it was a partial collapse.
The TCN official, who did not want to be named because he was not authorised to speak to the press, said that power was being restored gradually.
The collapse of the national grid, which supplies power to the majority of Nigeria, is a recurring issue that has long plagued the country’s energy sector.
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The latest failure underscores ongoing challenges with grid stability and maintenance.
Power sector officials have yet to provide a detailed explanation for the collapse, but preliminary reports suggest issues related to infrastructure and transmission.
Efforts are underway to restore power, though the timeline for full recovery remains uncertain.
As the situation develops, authorities are working to address the immediate crisis while also considering long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences.
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