Nigeria faced yet another national blackout on Thursday as the country’s power grid experienced yet another collapse, marking the second failure in just a week and the twelfth in the past eleven months. The disruption occurred around 11:20 a.m., halting bulk power supply to millions across the country.
The incident was confirmed by the official X account of the Nigeria National Grid, which tweeted, “BREAKING: Another Grid Setback Experienced,” through its handle, @NationalGridNg. The news has since stirred a mix of frustration, resignation, and outrage among Nigerians on social media, as many users voiced their disappointment with the country’s seemingly unending power instability.
Despite the outcry, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has yet to release an official statement explaining Thursday's grid failure. However, TCN had previously attributed recent collapses to “lines and generator trips,” blaming technical issues that caused instability in the system on Tuesday.
This latest failure comes on the heels of a high-profile event involving Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, who just a day before received an investigative report on the causes of the nation’s frequent grid collapses. Although the details of the report remain undisclosed, it is expected to address the systemic issues behind Nigeria’s ongoing power troubles.
Growing frustration among citizens has led to renewed calls for the minister’s resignation, with many accusing the government of mishandling the country’s power crisis. The hashtag #SackAdelabu has been trending as Nigerians vent their exasperation over what they perceive as persistent neglect of a critical national issue.
As Nigeria’s energy challenges continue, the country remains at a crossroads. Citizens are left wondering if the investigative report, whenever it is revealed, will bring any meaningful reform—or if they should brace for more darkness in the days to come.