Ikeja Electric and AEDC Report Power Outages in Lagos, Abuja

On October 19, 2026, parts of Lagos and Abuja experienced electricity supply disruptions. Ikeja Electric and the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) attributed these outages to reduced power allocation from the national grid and technical faults, respectively.

Both companies issued separate public notices to inform customers of the reasons behind the disruptions and their efforts to restore supply. This situation marks the second instance in two weeks where Ikeja Electric has cited inadequate power allocation from the national grid, having previously issued a similar notice on October 5.

Ikeja Electric, which serves several areas in Lagos, including Ikeja and surrounding communities, acknowledged that its network is facing supply constraints, resulting in fewer hours of electricity for customers. The company explained that insufficient electricity from the national grid limits the power available for distribution and stated that it is engaging relevant stakeholders to improve electricity availability while continuing to distribute the power received as efficiently as possible.