Who get light right now? Nigerians react as national grid collapses

• Nigeria’s national power grid collapsed on Saturday, January 11, 2025, marking the first such incident of the year
• This event has reportedly caused widespread blackouts across the country while efforts to restore power are reportedly underway
• Interestingly, many Nigerians took to social media X and highlighted their ongoing challenges with the nation’s power infrastructure

Many react as Nigeria’s national grid collapses 13th time in 13 months, first time in 2025.
Photo credit: Nigerian EyeSource: FacebookNigerians react as National grid collapses”For where? Because light dey here o.””But well I still Dey see light. Be like e different form my side own sha.””2024 never even reach one month, so expectedly e go collapse reach at least 6 times this year, e for be 12 for each month, but cos it will take a motto fix, we leave am at 6.””National grid has collapsed again.””The way this light went off ehn, hope its not National Grid?”Who get light right now?””First collapse in 2025.”Congratulations National grid.””National grid wey be like 2mins man.””Naija na cruise, nothing you fit tell me cuz why is it that almost every five-fives market days nah him National Grid dey collapsed?”

• Nigerian Breweries, others secure permit to generate own electricity amid national grid collapses
• Lekki and environs to enjoy better power supply as TCN installs new transformer
• FG reduces electricity supply to African countries

Industries shun national grid

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