Nigeria’s national grid collapsed for the second time in 2025, resulting in widespread blackouts across major cities. The outage occurred on February 12, confirming a disturbing trend with 14 failures in 14 months. Power generation drastically dropped from 2,111 megawatts to 390. This situation calls for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s power infrastructure to ensure reliability.
Nigeria’s national power grid suffered its second collapse of 2025 on February 12 at 11:34 am, leading to widespread blackouts in Lagos State and other major cities. The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IEDC) confirmed the outage, informing customers of ongoing restoration efforts in coordination with stakeholders. The National Grid’s official social media account acknowledged a “GRID DISTURBANCE” that occurred before noon, causing outages in various regions across the country.
This incident marks the 14th grid failure in just over a year, deepening frustration among the population. Power generation dramatically decreased from 2,111.01 megawatts to just 390.20 megawatts, further complicating the energy landscape in Nigeria. Earlier in January 2025, the grid collapsed for the first time this year, resulting in a nationwide blackout that severely impacted households and industries.
In November 2024, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported a partial grid disturbance due to multiple trippings of lines and generators. TCN’s General Manager for Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, explained the incident, highlighting that the disturbance led to instability within the grid, though some areas remained unaffected. The ongoing instability and these repeated failures underscore systemic issues within Nigeria’s power infrastructure.
The recurring failures of Nigeria’s national power grid have resulted in significant challenges for the country, impacting daily life and business operations. The most recent collapse highlights the urgency for infrastructural improvements. With power generation plummeting and numerous outages, it is crucial for relevant authorities to address the underlying issues to restore stability and reliability in the power supply.
Original Source: saharareporters.com
