The nationwide blackout ocassioned by another national grid collapse on Tuesday continued to Thursday and still counting as Nigerians have xo tonied to groan under the accompanying hardship
Although Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IEDC), for instance announced about the blackout on Wednesday, most residents in Abuja, Lagos and part of Ogun were thrown thrown into darkness on since Tuesday morning.
AEDC) confirmed the incident in a public notice issued via its official X handle on September 10, 2025.
According to the company, the blackout, which began at 11:23 a.m., was caused by a sudden loss of supply 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 statement read.
AEDC added that efforts are ongoing in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to restore power once the grid is stabilised.
The company also appealed to customers for patience and provided its customer service lines for inquiries and further updates: 08039070070 (calls), 08152141414, and 08152151515 (WhatsApp).
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Similarly, Ikeja Electric, in a public announcemt by its management said:
“Dear esteemed customer, please be informed that we experienced a complete loss of supply to all our feeders at 11hours today, (10/9/2025)
We regret any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding as we work in collaboration with our critical stakeholders to restore supply promptly.”
Nigerians React
Although official confirmation has yet to come from the appropriate quarters, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), many Nigerians are lamenting that the blackout has caused loss of some perishable food items.
Others complain of exposures to activities of armed robbers and burglars, which activities have intensified under the present blackout.
In March, National Grid reportedly collapsed, plunging several parts of Nigeria into darkness.
Nigeria’s power grid has experienced multiple collapses over the years, often attributed to inadequate generation capacity, transmission constraints, and technical faults.
According to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the grid recorded several partial or total collapses in 2024, sparking concerns about the country’s power sector reliability.
Despite repeated assurances from power sector stakeholders, the issue persists, impacting businesses, households, and industries that rely on the national grid for electricity supply.