UNILAG Fire: Power supply, internet restored at data centre after blaze
University of Lagos says disrupted power and internet supply have been fully restored following a fire that blazed through the facility.
A statement by the university stated that “due to a fire incident at the facility on Monday, 10 August 2026, and the subsequent disruption of internet connectivity and some e-services.”
The statement said that although power had been restored at the facility, internet connectivity had not yet been fully restored due to fire-related damage.
“Power supply to the Data Centre has been fully restored and stabilised. However, internet services cannot be fully restored yet because two core devices responsible for receiving and distributing internet across campus failed to boot.
“Preliminary assessment indicates that they were damaged by heat from the fire. Arrangements are being made to procure temporary replacements for the damaged devices to ensure restoration of internet services as soon as possible,” the statement said.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Education
NOUN declares three-day mourning for slain bursar
The university said, “The mourning period commenced on Monday, September 7 and would end on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
States
Nasarawa varsity seeks assembly intervention to end ASUU strike
Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has appealed to the House of Assembly to intervene in the ongoing ASUU strike.
States
Police confirm attack on Obi’s convoy in Benue
The Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, who confirmed the incident, said the command has begun an investigation to determine why some youths blocked the convoy.
States
Police arrest 25-year-old for murder in Bauchi
The police command in Bauchi arrested one Jabir Yusuf, a 25-year-old for killing a resident, Hassan Mohamed.
Economy
CBN elevates terrorism financing supervision
CBN’s acting director of corporate communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, said the apex bank elevated the supervision of terrorism financing.
Abuja
TCN announces six-hour power disruption in Abuja, Niger
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a six-hour power disruption in parts of Abuja and Niger on Tuesday.
