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Nigeria was plunged into darkness once again on Thursday, November 7, as the country’s national power grid collapsed around 11:20 a.m., sparking widespread frustration and social media uproar.

Nationwide blackout hits Nigeria as national grid collapses yet again | Pulse Nigeria

Segun Adeyemi

<h2>Nigeria was plunged into darkness once again on Thursday, November 7, as the country’s national power grid collapsed around 11:20 a.m., sparking widespread frustration and social media uproar.</h2>

This marks the second collapse in a week and the twelfth in the past eleven months, raising concerns over the stability of Nigeria’s energy infrastructure.

The collapse was confirmed on X by the official handle of the Nigeria National Grid, @NationalGridNg, with the post, “BREAKING: Another Grid Setback Experienced.”

Many Nigerians expressed their frustration and disappointment over the recurring outages, flooding social media with calls for immediate reforms and accountability.

While the exact cause of Thursday’s blackout remains undisclosed, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has yet to release a formal statement.

Earlier in the week, TCN attributed the Tuesday grid failure to “lines and generator trips.”

In response to the ongoing crisis, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/minister-attributes-grid-collapses-to-vandalism-lack-of-maintenance/q1gjzqm">received an investigative report on the frequent grid collapses</a> on Wednesday, November 6.

The report’s findings, however, have not been publicly revealed, leaving Nigerians eager for answers.

The recent collapses have led to<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/adelabu-survives-cabinet-reshuffle-amid-incessant-grid-collapses/ds173lq"> heightened calls for Adelabu’s resignation,</a> with citizens questioning the government's ability to provide a stable power supply.

The continuing grid failures have severely impacted businesses and households nationwide, highlighting the urgency for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure.

The Nigeria power grid collapsed for the 12th time in 2024. [Getty Images]

Nationwide blackout hits Nigeria as national grid collapses yet again

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