{"id":171497,"date":"2025-07-27T21:08:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T20:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/aedc-gives-reason-for-blackout-in-parts-of-abuja"},"modified":"2025-07-27T22:29:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T21:29:44","slug":"aedc-gives-reason-for-blackout-in-parts-of-abuja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/economy\/aedc-gives-reason-for-blackout-in-parts-of-abuja","title":{"rendered":"AEDC gives reason for blackout in parts of Abuja"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has explained that the blackout being experienced in parts of the nation\u2019s capital is due to a technical fault.<\/p>\n<p>AEDC made this known in a notice on Saturday on its X account.<\/p>\n<p>The Disco said the outage affected several areas in Abuja, including Jabi, Kado Estate, part of Life Camp, Gishiri, Mabuchi, Kadokuchi, Navy Estate, Anan House, Jahi Village, NAF Conference Centre, Lake View Phase 1&amp;2, Custom Quarters, Dakibiu and environs.<\/p>\n<p>The Disco said it is working to fix the technical fault.<\/p>\n<p>However, it did not state when electricity supply would be restored to the affected areas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe regret to inform you that the ongoing power outage affecting your area is due to a technical fault.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur technical team is working tirelessly to restore power supply as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to serve you better,\u201d the Disco stated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has explained that the blackout being experienced in parts of the nation\u2019s capital is due to a technical fault. AEDC made this known in a notice on Saturday on its X account. 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