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National grid collapses again, second time in 2026

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January 27, 2026

Constance Athekame

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company(EKEDC) has notified its customers that there was a system collapse at about 10.48am Tuesday morning.

The company said this in a notice to its customers on Tuesday on its official X handle.

It said: ”Dear Valued Customer, kindly be informed that there was a system collapse at 10.48am Tuesday morning which resulted to a loss of power across our network.

”We are currently working with our partners as we hope for the speedy restoration of the grid.

”We will keep you updated as soon as power supply is restored.”

Our correspondent reports that there was also a system collapse on Friday which resulted in loss of power supply across electricity distribution networks.

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