Blackout as national grid collapses

Nigeria was plunged into darkness on Friday, January 23, 2026, following the collapse of the national grid.

Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that electricity generation dropped to zero megawatts, triggering a nationwide blackout.

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The data further revealed that power supply to all 11 electricity distribution companies fell to zero as of 1 p.m.

Affected DisCos include Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja and Yola, all of which recorded zero load allocation.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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