The national grid, on Friday, collapsed for the first time this year.

According to data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), the power generation dropped to zero megawatt (MW).

The NISO data showed that load allocation to the 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) dropped to zero MW as at 1 pm on Friday.

The distribution companies, including Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja, and Yola, recorded zero allocation.