The national grid collapsed on Wednesday morning, causing the power outages across Nigeria.
Data obtained by from the Independent System Operator (ISO) showed that the megawatts (MW) generated dropped from 2,917MW to 1.5MW between 11am and 12pm.
In a post on Twitter, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) confirmed the loss of power from the national grid.
“Please be informed that the power outage currently being experienced is due to a loss of supply from the national grid at 11:23 am today, affecting electricity supply across our franchise areas,” the company said.
“Rest assured, we are working closely with the relevant shareholders to ensure power is restored once the grid is stabilized. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
