Weak Power Grid And Nigeria’s Precarious Economy

On October 22, 2024, a sudden power outage plunged 17 states in Northern Nigeria into darkness, affecting millions. This unprecedented blackout was triggered by a fault in the 330KV Ugwuaji–Apir transmission lines, leading to a loss of 468MW. There is hardly any doubts that the incessant grid collapse in Nigeria has unleashed a wave of [...]

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