A major squeeze in Nigeria’s power sector has pushed the country closer to a full blackout. Gas suppliers, who fuel most of the nation’s thermal power plants, have stopped delivering gas because generation companies owe about ₦3.3 trillion for past supplies.
Thermal plants generate the majority of the electricity on the national grid, and without gas they can’t run properly. As a result, nationwide power output has dropped well below optimal levels, leaving many homes and businesses in extended darkness.
Manufacturers and industries are already cutting production because of plunging electricity supply, forcing greater reliance on costly diesel generators.
Small businesses and households are feeling the impact too. Without reliable grid power, shops shut early, food spoils in fridges, and daily life gets harder.
Government officials say they’re working with energy ministries to resolve the financial gap, but until payments for gas are made and supply is restored, blackouts are likely to get more frequent and longer.
