Nationwide Blackout Hits Nigeria As National Grid Collapses Again

Nationwide Blackout Hits Nigeria As National Grid Collapses Again
AEDC confirms outage began at 11:23 am, restoration efforts ongoing.
Despite NERC reforms, frequent collapses highlight power sector’s fragility.

The national power grid suffered another collapse on Wednesday, plunging parts of the country into darkness.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the development in a public notice released on September 10, 2025, via its official X handle.

According to the company, the disruption in electricity supply across its franchise areas began at 11:23 am following a loss of supply from the national grid.

“Please be informed that the power outage currently being experienced is due to a loss of supply from the national grid at 11:23 am today, affecting electricity supply across our franchise areas,” the AEDC statement read.

The company assured consumers that efforts were ongoing in collaboration with stakeholders to restore power once the grid is stabilised. “Rest assured, we are working closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure power is restored once the grid is stabilised. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” the notice added.

Nigeria has continued to face challenges with grid stability. In 2024 alone, the national grid collapsed 12 times, and records show it has suffered over 100 collapses in the last decade. The most recent before Wednesday’s incident occurred in February, causing widespread power outages nationwide.

To tackle the recurring crisis, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in April approved six companies and one private university to generate and distribute their own electricity. However, in its July 2025 report, the commission claimed that the first quarter of the year recorded no incidence of system disturbance.

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Despite these regulatory assurances, Wednesday’s collapse has again raised concerns over the fragility of Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure and the slow pace of sustainable reforms in the sector.