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The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has attributed the persistent poor power supply in its franchise areas to a significant reduction in allocation from the national grid. This situation is exacerbated by insufficient gas supply to thermal generating stations.
Nigeria's national grid has faced frequent collapses, prompting discussions on whether these incidents stem from deep-seated systemic failures or result from missed opportunities for reform. Analysts highlight the need for improved infrastructure and coordination in the power sector.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned President Tinubu for not delivering reliable electricity to Nigerians. Obi highlighted Tinubu's campaign promise of consistent power supply and expressed concern over the plan to disconnect Aso Rock from the national grid.
Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has called on Nigerians to demand accountability from President Bola Tinubu regarding his election promises on electricity. Obi highlighted the recent collapses of the national grid, emphasizing the need for action on power supply issues.
The National electricity grid faced another collapse this morning, January 27, leading to widespread power outages across the nation. This incident follows a similar collapse just days earlier on January 23.
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has identified the cause of the recent national grid failure to be the simultaneous tripping of several 330kV transmission lines along with the disconnection of certain power generation units.
On January 23, 2026, Nigeria's electricity grid experienced its first collapse of the year, with generation plunging to 20 megawatts by 1 PM. This incident follows a partial collapse that occurred in December 2025.
