Breaking: Nationwide blackout as national grid collapses

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

FCT, Abuja - The national electricity grid collapsed leading to a nationwide blackout on Monday, October 14.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) disclosed that the national grid collapsed at 6:58pm.

his is the sixth time that the national grid will collapse in 2024
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This was disclosed in a statement issued via AEDC X handle (formerly known as Twitter)@aedcelectricity on Monday, October 14.

This is the sixth time that the national grid will collapse in 2024.

Source: Legit.ng