Nigerians Plunged Into Darkness as National Grid Collapses Again!

Nigerians Plunged Into Darkness as National Grid Collapses Again!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Millions of Nigerians were left without electricity on Monday afternoon, December 29, 2025, after the national power grid suffered yet another collapse — the latest in a string of failures that continue to cripple the country’s energy sector.

What Happened

• The collapse reportedly occurred around 1:15 PM, with electricity distribution companies confirming a sudden drop in supply to nearly zero megawatts.
• Areas affected include Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Enugu, among others.
• This marks at least the 6th national grid collapse in 2025 alone.

DisCos React

• The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) and Kaduna Electric issued statements attributing the outage to “a total system collapse” and promised updates once power is restored.
• The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has yet to provide an official explanation.

Why It Matters

• Nigeria’s fragile grid — with an installed capacity of about 13,000 MW but often delivering less than 4,000 MW — has been plagued by poor infrastructure, gas shortages, and vandalism.
• Frequent blackouts disrupt economic activities, healthcare, education, and household life, deepening frustrations among citizens.

What to Watch

• Official statement from TCN on cause and restoration timelines.
• Government response and possible reforms in the power sector.
• Public reaction, especially on social media.

Citations:

1. Premium Times – National grid collapses again, Nigerians left in blackout
2. The Cable – System collapse hits power supply in major cities
3. EEDC Official X Page – @enugudisco
4. Channels TV – DisCos confirm system collapse, await TCN restoration update

About The Author

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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