Nigerians are experiencing widespread power outages today as the national electricity grid’s supply dropped to less than 200 megawatts (MW). Data from the Nigerian System Operator’s portal showed that the distribution load profile fell to just 120 MW as of 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
The blackout has affected major cities across the country, including Lagos, Abuja, and Kano. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (DisCo) confirmed the loss of supply, stating that the outage began at 11:23 a.m. and affects all of its franchise areas. The company apologized for the inconvenience and is working with relevant authorities to restore power as soon as the grid is stabilized. While Abuja DisCo was the first to release a public statement, other distribution companies also experienced a significant drop in supply, leading to a nationwide blackout.
