"Nigeria Plunged into Darkness as Power Grid Collapses Nationwide"

Nigeria experienced a widespread blackout due to a "total system collapse," resulting in zero megawatts of power being generated. Although some supplies have been restored, it is only a fraction of the country's normal consumption. Power cuts are common in Nigeria, despite being a major oil and gas producer. The grid has collapsed multiple times in 2022, and the country typically produces only a quarter of its theoretical maximum energy capacity. Efforts are being made to improve the situation, including allowing state governments to build their own power plants.