Electricity supply has begun returning to parts of Nigeria following the collapse of the national grid, the first recorded incident of its kind in 2026.
Power distribution companies confirmed that restoration efforts commenced hours after the system failure plunged the country into widespread darkness.
Eko Electricity Distribution Company announced that power supply from the national grid had resumed, noting that bulk electricity was being restored gradually.
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According to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), the grid collapse was caused by the simultaneous tripping of multiple 330kV transmission lines, coupled with the disconnection of some grid-connected generating units, which collectively triggered the system failure.
Data released by NISO showed that as of 6:21 p.m. on Friday, electricity allocation to distribution companies stood at 235 megawatts.
Power supply had been restored to Abuja, Osogbo, Benin, Onitsha, Sakete, Jebba, Kainji, Shiroro and parts of Lagos, while efforts continued in other areas nationwide.
Earlier in the day, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company confirmed a system disturbance around 12:40 p.m., when the national grid recorded zero power allocation to distribution companies, leaving homes and businesses without electricity across the country.