Nigeria’s national electricity grid has suffered a total system collapse for the second time in less than a week, plunging the country into widespread darkness as all electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded zero megawatts (0 MW) load as of 10:54 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
A DisCo load report obtained at the time of the incident shows that power supply dropped to zero across all 11 distribution companies nationwide, confirming a complete grid failure.
The affected DisCos include:
- Abuja DisCo – 0 MW
- Benin DisCo – 0 MW
- Eko DisCo – 0 MW
- Enugu DisCo – 0 MW
- Ibadan DisCo – 0 MW
- Ikeja DisCo – 0 MW
- Jos DisCo – 0 MW
- Kaduna DisCo – 0 MW
- Kano DisCo – 0 MW
- Port Harcourt DisCo – 0 MW
- Yola DisCo – 0 MW
The total power distributed nationwide at the time of the report stood at 0 MW, signaling a complete shutdown of electricity transmission across the country.
This marks the second national grid collapse in less than a week, raising serious concerns about the stability and resilience of Nigeria’s power infrastructure.
Residents across several states reported sudden blackouts, forcing many households and businesses to rely on generators and alternative power sources.
Electricity authorities have yet to issue an official explanation for the repeated collapse or provide a timeline for restoration, but experts warn that recurring failures highlight the urgent need for reforms and infrastructure upgrades within the sector.