The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has disclosed that power supply has been fully restored to all parts of the country, following earlier system disturbance.
NISO confirmed that the National Grid experienced a system disturbance at 14:01 hours on Monday, 29 December 2025 that led to a partial collapse.
In a statement issued late on Monday, the System Operator explained that preliminary reports indicate that the disturbance involved the tripping of several generating units and critical 330kV transmission lines, resulting in a widespread impact on electricity supply across parts of the country.
TheFact Daily reports that the national grid collapse was first reported by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (KEDC) who lost significant power supply across their networks.
Recall that the Lagos–Escravos gas pipeline was vandalized on 10 December 2025 which led to the shortage in power generation in the country. This has further led to the fragility and weakness of the national grid.
However, NISO said the Delta generation complex successfully operated on island mode at the 132kV sub-transmission voltage level. This enabled the continued supply of electricity to Oghara, Amukpe, Benin, and Efunrun 132kV substations, with a total generation of 114 megawatts from four units at the Delta Thermal Power Station.
the System Operator said in line with established Operational Procedures, it promptly initiated system response measures using its dispatch and monitoring tools at the National Control Centre (NCC), Osogbo.
NISO revealed that investigations into the cause and sequence of events leading to the system disturbance are currently ongoing, and appropriate measures shall be put in place to forestall future reoccurrence of such major system incidents.
NISO reassured Nigerians of its continued commitment to proactive grid management and the application of best operational practices to ensure the stability and reliability of the National Grid.
