BREAKING: National Grid Collapses Again after Monday's Nationwide Blackout, Details Emerge

• Nigeria has been thrown into another nationwide darkness barely 4 hours after the previous collapse
• The national electricity grid collapsed again on Tuesday morning, October 15 to the surprise of many Nigerians
• The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) and Ikeja Electric both announced via their X handle (formerly known as Twitter)

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

The national electricity grid has collapsed again barely 24 hours after the previous collapse that threw the nation into total darkness.

Legit.ng earlier reported that the nationwide blackout occurred on Monday, October 14.

In the latest development, Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) announced another national grid collapse on Tuesday, October 15.

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This was announced via its X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @EKEDP.

Dear Valued Customer,

Kindly be informed there was a system collapse at 09:17hrs which has resulted in a loss of power supply across our network.

We are currently working with our partners as we hope for speedy restoration of the grid. We will keep you updated as soon as the power supply is restored.

Kindly bear with us.

Ikeja Electric also informed its customers about the collapse via its X handle, @IkejaElectric

"Dear Esteemed Customer,

Please be informed that we experienced another system outage today 15/10/24 @ 09:17hrs affecting supply within our network.

Restoration of supply is ongoing in collaboration with our critical stakeholders.

Kindly bear with us."

"Dear Esteemed Customer,

Please be informed that we experienced another system outage today 15/10/24 @ 09:17hrs affecting supply within our network.

Restoration of supply is ongoing in collaboration with our critical stakeholders.

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Kindly bear with us."

FG finds solution to persistent national grid collapses

Legit.ng earlier reported that the federal government of Nigeria kicked off plans to build a new infrastructure known as a super grid.

The initiative was part of the government's attempt to put an end to the country's incessant national grid collapses.

The minister of Power noted that the existing condition of the grid is insufficient for the future goals of the power sector.

Proofread by Kola Muhammed, journalist and copyeditor at Legit.ng

Source: Legit.ng