Nigeria has been plunged into darkness following the collapse of the national electricity grid on Friday, marking the first grid failure of 2026.
The development triggered widespread power outages across several parts of the country, with electricity distribution companies reporting a sudden loss of supply from the national grid.
The grid collapse that occurred earlier today immediately affected homes, offices, and businesses, forcing many Nigerians to rely on generators and other alternative power sources.
The national grid is operated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), which transmits electricity from generation companies to distribution firms nationwide.
As of the time of filing this report, neither TCN nor relevant power sector authorities have issued an official statement explaining the cause of the collapse or providing a timeline for the restoration of electricity.
Nigeria has experienced multiple grid collapses in recent years, raising persistent concerns about the reliability and resilience of the country’s power infrastructure.
More details are expected to emerge as authorities respond to the incident.
