A major power outage has plunged Lagos, Abuja, and other parts of Nigeria into darkness following a disturbance in the national electricity grid on Tuesday. The blackout, which began around 10:30 a.m., has disrupted daily activities in affected areas, with businesses and households scrambling for alternative power sources.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the grid disturbance in a brief statement, noting that efforts were underway to identify the cause and restore power. “We experienced a system disturbance that led to the loss of supply in several parts of the country. Our engineers are working diligently to resolve the issue and restore electricity as quickly as possible,” the statement read.
This is the latest in a series of grid disruptions, highlighting the persistent challenges in Nigeria’s power sector. Industry experts have called for urgent reforms and increased investment to modernize the country’s aging infrastructure and improve grid stability.
Affected areas in Lagos and Abuja reported a total power loss, forcing businesses to rely on generators to maintain operations. Residents have also raised concerns over the prolonged outages, especially in critical sectors such as healthcare and security.
As of the time of filing this report, TCN assured Nigerians that power restoration efforts were in full swing, with parts of the affected regions expected to have electricity restored shortly. The company reiterated its commitment to improving grid reliability and reducing future incidents.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of ongoing efforts to diversify Nigeria’s energy mix and invest in sustainable solutions to address the nation’s power challenges.
