Nigerians Face Widespread Blackout Over $2.7tn Debt to Gas Producers

Nigerian power plants face potential blackout due to a halt in gas supply by wholesale producers who claim unpaid debts. The move has left generators reliant on alternative fuels, raising concerns about electricity shortages.

Nigerian power consumers are bracing for a blackout as wholesale gas-producing companies have halted supply to power generation companies due to outstanding debts totaling approximately N2.7 trillion (approximately $6 billion USD). The sudden cut-off affects the entire electricity grid, putting the country's power infrastructure at risk of collapse. As a result, millions of households and businesses across the nation are facing potential disruptions in their access to electricity. The halt in gas supply is seen as a critical setback for efforts to address Nigeria's chronic energy crisis.