Nigeria’s national electricity grid has been restored after suffering its second system collapse in 2026 with power supply gradually returning across distribution networks nationwide.
The restoration was confirmed early Wednesday by Nigeria National Grid through an update shared on X, showing that electricity load had been successfully dispatched to distribution companies as of 6:34 a.m. on January 28, 2026.
According to the latest data, total power allocation across the DisCos stood at 3,648 megawatts (MW), indicating a recovery from the grid failure recorded the previous day.
Abuja, Ikeja, and Eko distribution companies received the highest allocations, reflecting the phased stabilisation of the system.
The breakdown of electricity load allocation showed Abuja DisCo receiving 559MW, Ikeja DisCo 551MW, and Eko DisCo 469MW, while Ibadan DisCo took 437MW. Other allocations included Benin (297MW), Enugu (283MW), Port Harcourt (259MW), Kano (245MW), Kaduna (236MW), Jos (206MW), and Yola (106MW).
The latest incident marks the second grid collapse this year, renewing concerns over the resilience and reliability of Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure.
Grid collapses typically result from imbalances between generation and load, transmission constraints, or system protection failures, often leading to nationwide blackouts.
While supply has been restored, industry observers note that repeated grid failures continue to highlight structural weaknesses within the transmission network, despite ongoing reforms and investments in the power sector.
The recurrence of system collapses has also raised questions around grid stability as generation capacity and market activity gradually expand.
Power sector analysts say sustained improvements will require stronger grid management, accelerated transmission upgrades, and better coordination across generation, transmission, and distribution segments to prevent frequent system disruptions.
For now, the restoration of supply offers temporary relief to households and businesses, but the second collapse in less than a month underscores the persistent operational risks facing Nigeria’s electricity market as reforms continue.