According to data from the Independent System Operator (ISO), the country's power generation plummeted from 2,917.83 megawatts (MW) to a mere 1.5 MW between 11 am and 12 pm on Wednesday.
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) confirmed the grid collapse in a statement, explaining that the loss of electricity in their franchise area was due to a loss of supply from the grid at 11:23 am.
The company reassured customers that they are working closely with stakeholders to restore power once the grid is stabilized.
This latest collapse is not an isolated incident. Nigeria's national grid has experienced multiple collapses in recent years, resulting in frequent power outages and disruptions to daily life.
The causes of these collapses are complex and multifaceted, involving issues such as inadequate gas supply, poor generation availability, and transmission constraints.