Breaking News: Nationwide blackout as national grid collapses again
Nigeria is experiencing a nationwide blackout due to the national grid collapsing again. This is a significant issue that has affected the country multiple times in recent years. The latest collapse occurred early on Monday, April 15, 2024, and has thrown the entire nation into darkness.
It’s the sixth time this year that the national grid has experienced a collapse, highlighting the ongoing challenges Nigeria faces in its power supply system. The grid’s failure resulted in a significant drop in power generation to a mere 64.70 megawatts. As of the latest update, the grid is now producing 266.50 megawatts sourced from Okpai, Geregu, and Ibom power plants.
The blackout has affected all 36 states and the capital city, leaving homes and businesses without power for several hours. This situation has become a recurring issue, causing disruptions and inconvenience for the people of Nigeria. It also highlights the need for significant improvements and investments in the country’s power infrastructure to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
In the meantime, Nigerians are left to rely on alternative power sources like generators to cope with the blackout. It’s a challenging situation, but hopefully, the grid will be restored soon, and steps will be taken to address the underlying issues that have led to these repeated collapses.
