Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed on Wednesday, plunging parts of the country into darkness after power generation fell to near zero.
Data from the Independent System Operator (ISO) showed that generation dropped drastically from 2,917.83 megawatts (MW) to just 1.5MW between 11 am and 12 pm.
Confirming the incident, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said the blackout was caused by a grid failure.
“Please be informed that the power outage currently being experienced is due to a loss of supply from the national grid at 11:23 am today, affecting electricity supply across our franchise areas,” AEDC said in a statement posted on X.
“Rest assured, we are working closely with the relevant shareholders to ensure power is restored once the grid is stabilised. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
The latest collapse adds to a series of disruptions that have raised concerns about the stability of the country’s electricity system.
On February 12, parts of Nigeria were left without power following another system collapse, although the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) denied reports at the time that the grid had failed twice in one day. Similarly, in January, the company dismissed reports of a collapse.
In July, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said there was no national grid collapse in the first quarter of 2025 but admitted it was pushing the System Operator (SO) to improve coordination.
Nigeria’s national grid has suffered repeated breakdowns over the past year, often resulting in nationwide blackouts and highlighting persistent weaknesses in the country’s power infrastructure.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-st-hubert-restaurant-in-quebec.jpg?id=61321144&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=97%2C0%2C98%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>When it comes to <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-restaurants" target="_blank">eating out in Montreal</a>, a familiar name on the building often feels like a guarantee — a sign you can trust what's being served. But even well-known restaurant chains can land in hot water for <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-restaurants-mapaq-fines-july-2025" target="_blank">food safety</a>.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/mapaq" target="_blank">Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ)</a>, which oversees food safety in the province, <a href="https://media.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/condamnations/?type=alimentation#top-list" target="_blank">recently issued fines</a> to three popular restaurant chains. The penalties resulted from inspections revealing contamination issues involving pollutants, pests or their droppings. The convictions were handed down at Montreal municipal court in July, and each resulted in a $1,500 fine.</p><p><span></span>Here's what was flagged:</p><h3>Les Enfants Terribles Brasserie</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CvaGtjtrxce/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>This upscale Québécois brasserie has multiple locations across Quebec, including Laval, Outremont, and inside Place Ville Marie. The infraction was tied to its Île-des-Soeurs location.</p><ul><li><strong>Address:</strong> 209 rue de la Rotonde, Montreal, QC H3B 0B8</li><li><strong>Infraction date:</strong> November 1, 2024</li><li><strong>Judgment date:</strong> July 21, 2025</li><li><strong>Fine:</strong> $1,500</li><li><strong>Violation:</strong> The location or vehicle was not free of insects, rodents, or their excrement.</li></ul><h3>Resto Bar Nickels</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-iK55xADtb/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Nickels is a long-running Quebec diner chain co-founded by Céline Dion in the 1990s. There are currently about a dozen locations in the province. This particular fine was linked to its Saint-Laurent location.</p><ul><li><strong>Address:</strong> 1991 boulevard Marcel-Laurin, Montreal, QC H4R 1K4</li><li><strong>Infraction date:</strong> November 26, 2024</li><li><strong>Judgment date:</strong> July 21, 2025</li><li><strong>Fine:</strong> $1,500</li><li><strong>Violation:</strong> The location or vehicle was not free of insects, rodents, or their excrement.</li></ul><h3>Les Rôtisseries St-Hubert BBQ</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B9uZv9Oj2I0/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>St-Hubert is a household name in Quebec with over 100 locations across the province. This fine was issued to the Sainte-Catherine Est location near the Village.</p><ul><li><strong>Address:</strong> 1019 rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2G4</li><li><strong>Infraction date:</strong> October 25, 2024</li><li><strong>Judgment date:</strong> July 9, 2025</li><li><strong>Fine:</strong> $1,500</li><li><strong>Violation:</strong> The location or vehicle was not free of insects, rodents, or their excrement.</li></ul><p class="">MAPAQ fines are based on inspections that find serious violations of provincial food safety standards. While these charges don’t always mean a restaurant is currently unsafe, they do reflect past conditions that failed to meet legal requirements. </p><p>You can check the full list of convictions and inspection reports at <a href="https://media.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/condamnations/?type=alimentation#top-list" target="_blank">mapaq.gouv.qc.ca</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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