Nigeria: Lingering power supply disruptions likely after country's electrical grid collapses July 20

Event

Lingering power supply disruptions are likely across Nigeria over the coming hours after the country's electrical grid collapsed July 20. The blackout, the latest of several electrical grid collapses to affect the country this year, occurred around 11:27. Authorities did not immediately confirm the cause of the outage or when power would be fully restored.

Disruptions to business and communications are almost certain to impact blackout-affected areas. Malfunctioning traffic signals may result in transport disruptions and longer driving times. The electrical grid collapse may also cause services at some essential facilities, such as ATMs and filling stations, to be temporarily unavailable.

Advice

Plan accordingly for power supply disruptions. Conserve batteries and restrict cellphone use to emergencies until power is restored. Exercise caution when driving or crossing streets in areas where traffic signals are malfunctioning.