Blackout as national grid collapses — fourth time in 2024

The national electricity grid has experienced another system failure, leading to a nationwide blackout.

Confirming the blackout in a statement on Saturday, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said the power outage being experienced within its franchise is due to a system failure from the national grid.

“Please be informed that the power outage being experienced is due to a system failure from the national grid at 3:10pm today, affecting the power supply to our franchise areas,” the AEDC said.

The DisCo said it is working with the relevant stakeholders to restore power as soon as the grid is stabilised.

The national electricity grid, on February 4, collapsed for the first time in 2024.

Also, the country suffered another nationwide blackout on March 28.

On April 14, the nation’s electricity grid experienced another system collapse.