National Grid Collapse Plunges Nigeria Into Widespread Power Outage
Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed on Monday afternoon, cutting power supply across most parts of the country and reducing nationwide distribution to near zero levels.
Distribution load data released at 3:12 pm on December 29, 2025, showed that only a fraction of electricity was reaching consumers, reflecting a major system failure on the national grid.
Figures obtained from the Distribution Companies indicated that only two operators were receiving power at the time of the collapse. Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company recorded an allocation of 30 megawatts, while Abuja Electricity Distribution Company received 20 megawatts. All other DisCos were allocated zero power.
Operators affected by the outage included Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Yola Electricity Distribution Companies, leaving large sections of the country without electricity.
In total, nationwide electricity distribution stood at just 50 megawatts, far below normal operating levels and insufficient to meet even minimal demand. The outage disrupted homes, businesses, and essential services, compounding concerns over the reliability of the power supply network.
As of Monday evening, the Nigerian National Grid confirmed that efforts were ongoing to restore the grid and gradually return electricity to affected areas. No official timeline had been provided for full recovery at the time of reporting.
