Tag:Grid collapse

Renewable Energy

Electricity: National grid collapses again, second time in 2026

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) notified its customers that there was a system collapse at about 10.48am on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The company...

Michael Simire - January 27, 2026

Renewable Energy

Grid collapses again due to system disturbance

The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has announced that a system disturbance was experienced on Friday, January 23, 2026, at about 12.40. The DisCo announced this...

Michael Simire - January 23, 2026

Renewable Energy

Addressing challenge of frequent grid collapse in Nigeria

The recurrent collapse of the country’s national grid is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed urgently for Nigerians to enjoy a stable...

Michael Simire - January 8, 2025

Renewable Energy

Govt apologises over national grid collapse, to empower states on power decentralisation

The Federal Government has apologised over the recent collapse of the national grid which caused power outages for several days in 17 states in...

Michael Simire - October 31, 2024

Renewable Energy

Ageing infrastructure, poor maintenance, sabotage attributed for incessant collapse of grid – Survey

Experts and electricity consumers have attributed the incessant collapse of the national grid to ageing infrastructure, poor maintenance culture, corruption, acts of vandalism and...

Michael Simire - October 28, 2024

Renewable Energy

Grid collapse: Makurdi residents advocate strong solar energy, mini grids

In the wake of incessant National Grid collapse, state governments have been advised to build strong solar energy systems and mini grids as alternative...

Michael Simire - October 27, 2024