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NERC First Quarter 2026 Report
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) quarterly report is prepared in compliance with Section 56(3) of the Electricity Act 2023, which mandates the Commission to submit quarterly reports of its activities to the President and the National Assembly. The report analyses the state of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) covering the operational and commercial […]
Monthly Energy Caps July 2026
The Commission has issued the July 2026 Energy Caps. Click here to view.
NERC Strengthens Collaboration as AKSERC Pays Courtesy Visit
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Tuesday received a delegation from the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC), led by its Chairman, Mrs. Arit Uya. Speaking during the visit, Mrs. Uya stated that AKSERC is committed to leveraging NERC’s extensive regulatory experience as it develops the electricity market in Akwa Ibom State. She […]
Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission Pays Courtesy Visit to NERC
The Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ISERC), led by its Chairman, Mr. Bede Opara, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Abuja on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen inter-regulatory collaboration and advance the development of Nigeria’s evolving electricity market. The ISERC delegation was received by […]
Electricity Safety Managers Review Performance, Intensify Efforts to Reduce Accident Rates
Health, safety and accident prevention took centre stage on Monday, 29 June 2026, as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) convened the first biannual Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) meeting for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) in Abuja. The three-day meeting brought together HSE and Performance Managers from Generation Companies (GenCos), the Transmission Company […]
Special Adviser to the President on Power Pays Courtesy Visit to NERC
The Special Adviser to the President on Power and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Power Sector Reset and Restoration, Mr. Rilwan Lanre Babalola, on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), where he was received by the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Musiliu Oseni. The […]
NERC Leads Review of Nigeria’s Power Sector in Second Quarter
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) hosted the second-quarter Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Monday, 29 June 2026. The meeting brought together key industry players, including the Honourable Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Tegbe, the Special Adviser to the President on Power and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on […]
NERC Commends Edo State Judiciary for Adopting NESI Practice Directions
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) commends the Edo State Judiciary for adopting the Edo State High Court (Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry) Practice Directions, 2026. This is a significant milestone in strengthening the legal and regulatory framework governing the power sector. The Practice Directions formally introduced by the Edo State Judiciary under the leadership of […]
AfDB Delegation Visits NERC, Provides Updates on Desert to Power Initiative
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) received a delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) on a working visit aimed at providing updates on key electrification initiatives and exploring opportunities for deeper collaboration in advancing Nigeria’s energy access objectives. The AfDB delegation was led by Mr. Chigoziri Egeruoh, who briefed the Commission on the progress […]
Energy Commission of Nigeria Visits NERC, Seeks Enhanced Collaboration on Energy Development Initiatives
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently received a delegation from the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) led by its Director General, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, for a courtesy visit to the Commission. Speaking during the visit, the DG ECN emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration among institutions within the energy sector to achieve Nigeria’s broader […]