The national grid collapsed for the first time this year today January 23. According to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), the power generation dropped to zero megawatt (MW).
The NISO data showed that load allocation to the 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) dropped to zero MW as at 1 pm on Friday.
The distribution companies, including Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja, and Yola, recorded zero allocation.
In 2025, the nation’s power grid collapsed multiple times, with the last incident recorded on December 29.
