National Grid tripped off, didn’t collapse —TCN

 The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has clarified that the National Grid did not collapse on Saturday, January 11, 2025, but rather experienced a tripping event. TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah issued this clarification in a statement on the same day. 

This clarification follows reports that the National Grid recorded its first collapse of 2025, which led to power outages in some parts of the country. However, TCN confirmed that the Benin-Omotosho line tripped at around 1:41 PM on Saturday, affecting the
electricity supply to the Lagos area.

According to TCN, electricity generation on the national grid was at 4,335.63 megawatts just before the tripping. After the incident, generation dropped to 2,573.23 megawatts, indicating that a full grid collapse did not occur. 

The tripping affected several transmission lines, including those serving Egbin, Olorunsogo, Omotosho, Geregu, and Paras. TCN reported that all affected lines have been restored, except for the Benin-Omotosho 330kV line, which is currently undergoing restoration. 

In 2024, the national grid collapsed at least 12 times, highlighting ongoing issues such as grid failures and vandalism that continue to challenge Nigeria's electricity supply industry.