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Why Nigeria’s National Power Grid Collapses and How It Works

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The Nigerian national power grid has once again made headlines as it grapples with the challenges of providing consistent and reliable electricity to the nation.

The National Grid system, which is a vital part of Nigeria’s power infrastructure, was recently discussed on its official social media platform, providing the public with a detailed breakdown of how the system works and why it faces frequent issues such as collapses.

At the heart of the National Grid’s operation are three key players: Generation Companies (GenCos), Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), and Distribution Companies (DisCos).

GenCos are responsible for generating electricity in megawatts (MW).

This generated electricity is then transmitted by TCN, which ensures that it moves efficiently across the country in kilovolts (kV).

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Finally, DisCos took over the job of distributing the electricity to homes, businesses, and other end users across Nigeria.

These three steps—generation, transmission, and distribution—form what is known as the power cycle.

The rate at which this cycle occurs is crucial and is technically referred to as the frequency, which is measured in megahertz (mHz).

The Nigerian national grid operates at a frequency of 50mHz.

The frequency must remain stable within this range because any significant deviation can lead to severe damage to electrical appliances and equipment.

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Maintaining this balance is crucial for the safety of both the national grid system and the numerous devices that depend on consistent power.

However, when a fault occurs—whether it is from the generation, transmission, or distribution stages—it can throw the entire system off balance.

This is when the system triggers what is known as a “SELF TRIP” mechanism, designed to protect the grid from further damage.

This is what is referred to as a grid collapse. Essentially, the mechanism is designed to shut down parts of the grid to prevent a full-scale disaster.

In a bid to prevent this from happening, grid disturbances are sometimes classified as “preemptive resets” by system operators.

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These disturbances occur when operators take action to reset the grid ahead of time, effectively forestalling a potential collapse.

This is done to maintain the stability of the grid and avoid widespread power outages that could have catastrophic consequences.

The Nigerian power sector has faced these challenges for years, with frequent grid collapses and power interruptions frustrating citizens and businesses alike.

The reasons behind these collapses can vary, from technical faults to issues with generation capacity or even failures in transmission and distribution infrastructure.

Despite these hurdles, efforts to stabilize the grid have been ongoing, with discussions around improving generation capacity, enhancing infrastructure, and better managing the frequency.

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Omokri Urges Tinubu to Focus on Nigeria’s Progress not Peter Obi’s Negativity

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Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has shared his advice on how President Bola Tinubu should handle Peter Obi and the Obidient Movement. Omokri suggests that instead of engaging with their negativity, Tinubu’s government should focus on highlighting its achievements and ongoing projects to outshine the critics.

Writing on X, Omokri emphasized the visible progress happening across Nigeria, especially in Abuja and Lagos. He pointed to major infrastructure projects like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which is being built simultaneously from both ends, as well as the reconstruction of the Ile-Ife to Sokoto-Badagry Expressway and the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.

“There’s development happening everywhere,” Omokri said. “The government should use every platform—TV, radio, print, social media—to showcase these efforts.” He also took a swipe at Obi’s supporters, saying, “While they praise leaders like Traoré, who hasn’t even reached the level of a local council chairman in Lagos, they criticize Nigeria harshly. Just the Third Mainland Bridge alone is worth half of Burkina Faso’s GDP.”

Omokri concluded by suggesting that if Obidients have nothing positive to say about Nigeria, perhaps they should consider moving to Burkina Faso.


 

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Atiku says 2027 Election Will Show if Nigerians Approve Tinubu’s Leadership

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the 2027 elections will be a clear judgment on President Bola Tinubu’s time in office, calling it a referendum on his leadership. Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, made this known on Monday while reacting to claims from the ruling APC, which accused Atiku of trying to rebuild the opposition for selfish reasons and to access public funds.

Ibe dismissed the accusations, saying Atiku’s mission is rooted in the hopes of everyday Nigerians who want a better future. “These people clearly weren’t ready to govern. All they do is play politics,” Ibe said. “They’ve worked hard, not to move Nigeria forward, but to stall any real progress. Their actions go against everything democracy stands for.”

He also criticized the Tinubu administration’s performance, pointing to a major road project where only 30 kilometres have been completed out of a planned 700 in two years. “They threw a party to celebrate just 4% of the project. Can you imagine? The money wasted on that celebration could’ve done more for the road itself,” he said.

Ibe went on to highlight the worsening conditions in Nigeria, noting the country now ranks as the poverty capital of the world and leads Africa in child malnutrition. He defended Atiku’s record, saying the former VP’s work is inspired by the people, not personal ambition.

“Atiku built his name and businesses long before 1999. He has created jobs, invested his own money in his political journey, and never relied on state funds,” he added. He urged the APC to focus on fixing the country rather than constantly watching Atiku, adding that in 2027, it will be Tinubu against the rest of the nation.

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Pastor Kumuyi Says His Wife’s Death Motivated His Global Fight Against the Devil

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Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Overseer of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has opened up about how the death of his wife, Abiodun, in 2009 pushed him into what he describes as a mission of revenge against the devil. Speaking during the Global Workers’ Conference, Kumuyi revealed that he received the heartbreaking news just after preaching at Faith Clinic.

He believes the devil struck while he was away from home. Since then, he said his response has been to take the gospel even further, using his ministry to fight back. In his words, the next chapter of his calling has been all about “revenge.”

Since her passing, Kumuyi has intensified his efforts, traveling across nearly every local government in Nigeria, reaching all African nations, and visiting continents around the world. He remarried in 2010, but says his wife’s death marked a turning point in how far and wide he spreads the gospel.


 

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