Nigeria’s National Grid Fails Again in 2025, Causing Major Blackouts

Nigeria’s national grid experienced its second collapse in 2025 on February 12, resulting in significant blackouts in Lagos and other major cities. This incident reduces power generation drastically, marking the 14th grid failure in 14 months. Efforts to restore power are ongoing, but the situation raises serious concerns about the stability of the energy sector in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s national power grid has suffered its second collapse in 2025, resulting in widespread blackouts across Lagos State and other key regions. The most recent failure occurred at 11:34 AM on February 12, as reported by the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IEDC). The company informed customers about the system outage affecting all feeders and noted that restoration efforts were underway with the help of various stakeholders.

The National Grid’s X page confirmed the situation, stating there was a “GRID DISTURBANCE” prior to noon, leading to outages in several areas. This incident is notable as it marks the 14th occurrence of grid failure in just 14 months, causing significant frustration among the Nigerian populace as power generation plummeted from 2,111.01 megawatts to a mere 390.20 megawatts.

In a prior incident, Nigeria experienced its first grid collapse of the year on January 11, 2025, resulting in a nationwide blackout that impacted both households and industries. Additionally, a report from November 2024 highlighted a partial grid disturbance caused by multiple line and generator trippings, which destabilized the grid further, as explained by Ndidi Mbah, General Manager of Public Affairs at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Mbah indicated that only certain parts of the grid were affected during the disruption.

The recurrence of grid failures in Nigeria underscores ongoing challenges within the national power infrastructure. With the grid collapsing for the second time in 2025 and equity power generation sharply declining, there is a pressing need for systemic reforms and enhancements in management. Continuous outages not only affect homes but also hinder economic activities across the nation, necessitating urgent action from stakeholders involved in the energy sector.

Original Source: saharareporters.com