Countrywide electrical issues in Nigeria
Nigeria, a West African nation, is experiencing hours-long power outages across the country due to a failure in the state's electricity grid. The grid collapse has left Nigeria grappling with widespread disruptions in its power supply, affecting businesses, households, and essential services.
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- Published Date: 01:47 | 14 September 2023
- Modified Date: 01:51 | 14 September 2023
In a statement from the Nigerian Electricity Transmission Company, it was reported that a "total system collapse" occurred in the Enugu state at around 00:40, affecting all the power grids in the country.
The statement noted that due to the malfunction, there is currently a nationwide power outage in the country.
Nigeria has experienced occasional issues with its electricity service, and last year, there were at least 8 instances of a "total system collapse." However, this is the first occurrence of such an event this year.
Although Nigeria has a capacity of 12,500 megawatts, it utilizes only approximately one-fourth of this capacity. Electricity shortages are common in many parts of the country, leading a significant portion of the population to rely on generators to meet their energy needs.