A Nigerian woman has broken down in tears after a prolonged power outage reportedly ruined more than 50 bottles of tiger nut drink she had prepared for customers. In a video shared online, the woman, who runs a small business selling tiger nut drinks, said she had been without electricity for more than three days, leav…

…not an isolated one. Many others have lost their lives due to poor emergency services, power outages in major teaching hospitals, and a near-comatose health care system. In 2020, a former Super Eagles player, Ajibade Babalade, died of cardiac arrest in Ibadan because he was allegedly denied treatment at a private hospi…

…symptoms, while increased reliance on petrol- and diesel-powered generators during power outages could further worsen local air pollution. He advised residents to avoid open burning of refuse and adopt environmentally friendly practices. The commissioner urged residents to drink sufficient water regularly, wear lightwe…

…for households to keep essential supplies for emergencies, including severe weather and power outages. According to the report, the

…and fuel, households are exploring solar systems that can provide electricity during outages.Although the initial installation costs can be substantial, solar equipment offers households an opportunity to reduce their dependence on generators and recurring fuel expenses.For newlyweds, receiving such equipment as weddin…

…monitoring portal, said the decline began around 12:40pm, coinciding with complaints of power outages from electricity consumers in parts of the country. Several major power plants, including Egbin, Jebba, Shiroro and Kainji, alongside some gas-fired stations, were recording zero output on the grid at the time of the r…

…almost two years.>I remembered canned soup, my patched coat, and the night Dad turned a power outage into a camping game.Mr. Lewis nodded. "He'd promised before you were born. He thought stability might bring her back."I stared at Dad's signature, written by the hand that packed my lunches and filled out every school f…

…public power supply. In a post shared on social media (X), she said the prolonged power outage meant she could not use a fridge or freezer during the period. 🔎 Stay updated: Set GistReel as a favorite source on Google to catch our stories first. “A whole year without NEPA light! No fridge, no freezer. 😂” she wrote. She…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has explained why there is a power outage in parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. TCN, in a statement on Tuesday, said the area is experiencin electricity disruption following a labour-related incident at Afam IV Power Station. According to TCN, the disruption started on Monda…

…with more than 86 million people without access to electricity. It noted that frequent power outages have forced households and businesses to rely on expensive generators, which had negatively affected the productivity of firms. The development finance institution further stated that the financial position of the elect…

…Yorro Local Government Area of Taraba State, have raised the alarm over a prolonged power outage that has left the community without electricity for more than four months. The residents, who spoke with DAILY POST, appealed to the Taraba State Government, Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), elected representat…

Nigerian universities grappling with chronic power outages are set to benefit from a proposed $500 million solar power investment. The announcement was made at the launch of the Tinubu Light Initiative organised by the National Board for Technology Incubation, an agency under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technol…

…the nine local government areas of the Ukwa Ngwa zone of Abia State, have lamented the power outage that has persisted for more than two weeks, saying it has adversely affected their lives and businesses. Geometric Power Aba Limited (GPAL), the operator of the Aba Ring-fenced Area, has been unable to supply electricity…

…has energised about 100 hospitals nationwide,” he said. Responding to questions on when power outages would become a thing of the past in tertiary hospitals, Salako said the initiative should be viewed as part of the Federal Government’s broader electricity sector reforms. “What we should be asking is the timeline for…

…Ibrahim Danladi, who plies the Ringim-Sintilimawa route, said, “We have been suffering power outages. If this is true, then vandals are putting their lives at risk and also affecting communities.”

…in four months despite the worsening power supply crisis in the country.TCN announces power outage in 6 statesMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that TCN had announced power outage in six Nigerian states for two days.The planned blackout comes shortly after a similar power interruption in parts of the Federal Capi…

…Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has issued a public notice, announcing a planned power outage covering the weekendThe outage will affect some of Nigeria's most sensitive federal facilities, including the State House Villa and DSS headquartersAEDC said the disruption is linked to the relocation of two electric p…

…its esteemed customers served by the Army and Gariki 11kV feeders that the ongoing power outage is due to an explosion at the Gariki Injection Substation. “The incident occurred today, Friday, July 17, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m. and affected the indoor 11kV breaker at the injection substation.” According to the company,…

…the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has been disrupted by flooding, triggering power outages across communities in Lagos and Osun States. EKEDC said electricity supply to its network had been reduced after outages on the Oshogbo-Ikeja 330kV and Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission lines, resulting in load shedding ac…

…Company (EKEDC) and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) have announced power outages in several communities following disruptions caused by heavy rainfall and flooding.In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 8, EKEDC said electricity allocation to its network had been reduced after the Oshogbo-Ikeja 33…

…remain operational around the clock because aircraft continue to fly irrespective of power outages. Consequently, the agency expends enormous financial resources every year on diesel procurement, generator maintenance and uninterrupted power supply for facilities whose continuous operation is indispensable to flight sa…

…N801.16bn from electricity consumers between January and April 2026 despite persistent power outages and supply constraints across the country, data obtained from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has shown. The commercial performance factsheets released by the regulator showed that the 11 DisCos collected…

…moved into a new apartment and brought in his girlfriend to stay with him. Due to power outage, he reportedly switched on a generator and kept it inside the room before going to bed. A source in the area, identified as Akong, said the generator ran throughout the night, leading to the tragic deaths of the occupants. "H…

…an incident that has plunged parts of Yola North and adjoining communities into a power outage. In a statement issued on Friday by the management overseeing the electricity network, it was disclosed that technical teams, in collaboration with the contractor handling reconstruction, have completed a detailed assessment…