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NERC approves N21bn for free meters to Nigerians
Electricity

NERC approves ₦28bn for second phase of meter distribution

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved the release of ₦28 billion to electricity distribution companies for the second phase of the Meter Acquisition Fund scheme, aimed at providing free meters to all remaining Band A customers. The directive, titled “NERC Order No. 2025/10 — Order on the Operationalisation of Tranche B of the Meter […]

Electricity

NERC probes DisCos after 38 deaths, 19 injuries in Q2 incidents

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has launched an investigation into all electricity distribution companies after reporting 38 deaths and 19 injuries linked to electrical incidents in the second quarter of 2025. According to its Q2 2025 report, no casualties were recorded by generation companies or the Transmission Company of Nigeria, while all DisCos reported incidents. […]

Electricity

NERC, state regulators, DisCos meet to address consumer tariffs

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Monday convened a meeting with state regulators, electricity distribution companies, and other stakeholders to tackle transition challenges in the power sector amid growing concerns over consumer tariffs. The two-day forum, currently holding in Lagos, is NERC’s third quarterly power sector meeting this year. It follows rising tensions between state […]

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GenCos face grid disconnect as NERC orders governor control activation

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed all electricity generation companies connected to the national grid to implement Free Governor Control across their generating units, warning that non-compliance could lead to steep penalties, including disconnection. The directive, referenced NERC/2025/094, was signed on August 26, 2025, by Vice-Chairman Musiliu Oseni and Commissioner for Legal, Licensing & […]

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NERC hands over power market regulation to Nasarawa

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced the transfer of regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Nasarawa State to the Nasarawa State Electricity Regulatory Commission. In a statement shared on its social media platforms on Saturday, NERC said the move aligns with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and the Electricity Act 2023. “In […]

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States lack power to cut national grid electricity tariffs – NERC 

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has stated that state governments and their regulatory bodies do not have the authority to independently reduce electricity tariffs for power drawn from the national grid. This clarification was issued in a Public Notice released on Thursday, titled “Application of Multiple Tariff Regimes in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.” The […]

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Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11m for Q1 electricity supply — NERC

Benin and Togo have failed to pay more than $11 million owed to Nigeria for electricity supplied in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The two countries, through their national utilities — Société Béninoise d’Énergie Électrique and Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo — paid only a small portion of […]

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NERC transfers Abia electricity market oversight to state regulator

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has officially transferred regulatory oversight of Abia State’s electricity market to the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority. This was disclosed in a statement posted on NERC’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday. The Electricity Act mandates that any state seeking to manage and regulate its own electricity market must […]

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NERC sets integration deadline for GenCos

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a directive mandating all grid-connected power generation companies to fully integrate with the national Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Energy Management System by December 31, 2025. Failure to comply with the integration deadline will attract severe financial penalties and may lead to disconnection from the national grid. The directive […]

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NERC releases guidelines for third-party electricity bill collections

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has introduced new guidelines to ensure a digitised, transparent, and accountable system for electricity revenue collection. Released on Wednesday and signed by NERC Chairman Sanusi Garba, the directive is titled “Guidelines on Registration and Engagement of Third-Party Collection Service Providers.” The new regulatory directive, effective immediately, is based on the […]

92 million Nigerians without access to electricity - FG
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Electricity woes persist as 3,000MW govt plants remain dormant

Nigerians continue to face persistent power outages as the Niger Delta Power Holding Company struggles to harness its installed capacity of over 4,000 megawatts, generating just 1,000 MW, according to a recent report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The NERC report highlights significant underperformance across NDPHC-managed power plants, with only the Ihovbor 2 plant […]

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DisCos hit 94.61% energy offtake in Q4 2024 – NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has reported that electricity distribution companies achieved a cumulative energy offtake performance of 94.61% in the fourth quarter of 2024. This marks a 4.14 percentage point increase compared to the third quarter of 2024, as revealed in the recently released NERC 2024/Q4 Report. According to the report, five DisCos surpassed […]

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