The national electrical grid has fallen again for the 10th time in 2024, Cyber Reporters Report.
Around 1:39 p.m., the grid lost power generation; at that time, power generation was 2,711 megawatts, down from a peak of 3,631 MW earlier.
Earlier, power generation peaked at 3,934.77 MW around 6 a.m.
However, between 2 and 3 p.m., hourly generation decreased to 0.00 MW.
The Nigerian Transmission Company announced that “the national grid experienced a partial disturbance at about 1:52 pm today, November 5th, 2024.”
TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah said, “This followed a series of line and generator trippings that caused instability in the grid and, consequently, the partial disturbance of the system.”
She stated that data from the National Control Centre revealed that a part of the grid was not affected by the bulk power disruption.
“TCN engineers are already working to quickly restore bulk power supply to the states affected by the partial disturbance. Presently, bulk power supply has been restored to Abuja at 2:49 pm, and we are gradually restoring it to other parts of the country.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our electricity customers,” she said
