{"id":95924,"date":"2022-06-13T08:03:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T07:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=95924"},"modified":"2022-06-13T08:03:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T07:03:21","slug":"again-nigeria-in-blackout-as-national-grid-collapses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/again-nigeria-in-blackout-as-national-grid-collapses\/","title":{"rendered":"Again Nigeria In Blackout As National Grid Collapses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m-4011491213874023409\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The national grid has once again experienced system failure, resulting in nationwide blackout since 6.49pm on Sunday.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \">\n<div class=\"clear\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\nAccording to Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), the development was responsible for the current power outage being experienced.<\/p>\n<p>The disruption marked the 17th time the grid would collapse in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>AEDC through its verified Facebook page on Sunday night appealed to its Abuja customers and those within its areas of operation for understanding as concerned authorities were working tirelessly to restore power supply.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlease be informed that the current power outage is due to a system failure from the National Grid. The system collapsed at about 6.49pm today 12th June, 2022, causing the outage currently being experienced.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe appeal for your understanding as all stakeholders are working hard to restore normal supply,\u201d said the management of AEDC.<\/p>\n<div id=\"m_1007696679661664413ymail_android_signature\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The national grid has once again experienced system failure, resulting in nationwide blackout since 6.49pm on Sunday. 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