Nigeria cuts off electrical supply to Niger Republic

Niger Republic’s power supply has been shut off by the Nigerian government.

This comes just days after a military junta deposed Niger’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum.

Nigelec, Niger’s electrical company, stated on Wednesday that the development came as a result of an emergency meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), during which sanctions, including the freezing of utility services, were placed on the Niger Republic for its coup, according to Daily Trust.

According to the BBC, Maradi, Zinder, and Niamey received power for around an hour before it was turned off for up to five hours.

Power outages are infrequent in Niger, which often provides consistent and dependable supplies.

Niger Republic relies on Nigeria for 70% of its electrical supply, which is provided by the Kainji Dam.