Under the Electricity Act 2023, 15 states have now taken full control of their electricity markets. This means: You no longer report complaints to NERC You now report complaints to your state electricity regulator (SER) Your state electricity regulator (SER) is now your primary point of contact for complaints such as disputed bills, metering delays, […]
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) received a delegation from the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration and enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). In his remarks, the NERC Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Oseni, welcomed the delegation and commended NEMSA for […]
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States are taking charge! Under the Electricity Act 2023, 15 states have transitioned to regulating their own electricity markets. Their State Electricity Regulators (SERs) are now responsible for driving local market growth, investments and ensuring robust customer protection. Timeline of transitions: Enugu — 22 Oct 2024 Ekiti — 22 Oct 2024 Ondo — 23 Oct […]
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In exercise of the powers conferred on the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (“NERC” or the “Commission”) to make regulations under section 226 of the Electricity Act (“EA” or the “Act”) and other enabling powers, the Commission hereby issues the Minigrid Regulations 2026. Click here to view.
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) invites all eligible students to the 2026 NERC Essay Competition. Topic: The Role of Renewable Energy in Improving Electricity Supply in Nigeria. Who is Eligible? The competition is open to students in Senior Secondary School Year Two (SS2) in both public and private secondary schools across the country. What’s […]
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We are proud to announce a significant milestone for the Nigerian energy landscape and the continent at large. On Thursday, 26th March 2026, during the 22nd African Forum for Utility Regulators (AFUR) Annual General Assembly, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) was officially nominated and voted as the Chair of the Electricity Sector. This election […]
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The Commission has issued an Order On Regional Transmisssion Loss Factor (TLF) Reporting For Enhanced Grid Transparency And Efficiency. Click here to view.
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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 […]
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The commission has issued the April 2026 Energy Caps. Click here to view.
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NERC Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, chaired the Q1 2026 Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Lagos on Thursday, 26 March 2026, where he emphasized a strategic shift toward proactive public engagement alongside other key sector issues. The quarterly NESI meeting provides a platform for stakeholders to review sector performance, evaluate ongoing reforms, and […]
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