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Eko Electricity Distribution Plc reports widespread blackout affecting millions in Lagos due to grid failureThe outage highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in Nigeria’s electricity transmission systemEKEDP is investigating the incident, assuring customers of updates on power restoration efforts
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Millions of electricity consumers across Lagos were thrown into darkness on Sunday after Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDP) lost supply from Nigeria’s national grid, triggering a widespread blackout across its franchise area.
The latest disruption has once again exposed the fragility of Nigeria’s electricity transmission system, where faults on the national grid continue to cripple power supply to homes, businesses and industries despite the readiness of distribution companies to deliver electricity.
Eko Power says it lost supplies from the national grid and promises fixes. Credit: NovatisSource: Getty Images
In a service interruption notice issued on Sunday, EKEDP disclosed that it
