National Grid collapses second time within one week

Thu, Nov 7, 2024
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Power

THE national grid again, suffered a partial disturbance on Thursday leading to blackout in some parts of the country.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the partial disturbance was the second within one  week.

NAN recalls that the grid had partially collapsed   on Tuesday

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) said in a statement  on its X handle that the company experienced simuitanous loss of supply across its network.

“Kindly be informed that at precisely 11.29 p. m today, we experienced simuitanous loss of supply across our network.

”A potential system failure or collapse is suspected.

‘We are currently working with our partners as we hope for speedy restoration of the grid, ”it said.

As at the time of filing this report, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is yet to issue a statement on the collapse. NAN

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Nov. 7, 2024

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