BEFORE THE NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF A PETITION AGAINST THE GRANT OF AN INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION NETWORK LICENCE TO ASABA DISTRIBUTION LIMITED BY BENIN ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION PLC PREAMBLE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to section 70 (2) of the Electric Power Sector Reform Act ( EPSRA ), clause 11 of the NERC Application for […]
+ Read More05.01.2021 The attention of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has been drawn to publications in the print and electronic media misinforming electricity consumers that the Commission has approved a 50% increase in electricity tariffs. The Commission hereby state unequivocally that NO approval has been granted for a 50% tariff increase in the Tariff […]
+ Read MoreON THE REPORTED NON-PAYMENT TO THE RURAL�ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY AND AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR�THE RENOVATION OF THE HEAD OFFICE BUILDING The attention of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has been drawn to publications in the media relating to an interactive session with our organisation at the National Assembly on the 2021 budget. The Commission hereby […]
+ Read More26.08.2020 In response to media reports that there is an increase in tariffs for Nigerians, NERC�wishes to clarify that tariff reviews going forward will only follow service-based�principles. Under these service-based principles DISCOs will only be able to review�tariff rates for customers when they consult with customers, commit to increasing the�number of hours of supply per […]
+ Read MoreThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on May 7, 2020, approved the reappointment of a twelve (12) member Dispute Resolution Panel for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. The appointment of the members is in line with Section 42.1.3 of the Market Rules, which empowers the Commission to constitute the Panel and Section 42.3.8(c) of the […]
+ Read More� The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) constituted the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry Situation Room to forestall prolonged electricity supply interruption by the industry operators for the period of lockdown declared by the Federal Government to curb the spread of COVID-19.�� The Situation Room adopted a three-prong approach of surveillance of NESI during this period- […]
+ Read MoreThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has constituted a ‘NESI Situation Room’ led by the Commissioners, top management staff of the Commission and the System Operator with the objective of mitigating the risk of service disruptions in the electricity industry. The decision was in consideration of the adverse impact of the current movement restrictions as […]
+ Read MorePress Release 26.03.20 The Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Prof. James Momoh, has been tested for the dreaded COVID-19 virus, and the result is negative. Anxiety had heightened earlier in the week over his status following a misleading media report alleging his membership of a Federal Government delegation to Germany and Egypt.�� […]
+ Read MoreThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in line with its regulatory functions to ensure customer protection through prompt resolution of electricity complaints especially those bordering on prolonged outage (lack of electricity supply) have intervened in conflicts between the Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) and some communities within Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and Enugu Electricity Distribution […]
+ Read MoreIn recognition of the contributions of the Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission Prof. James A. Momoh in the field of Engineering, he has been elected a Member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), Washington D.C. USA. A congratulatory letter signed by the Home Secretary and member of the Academy, Julia Philips dated February 5, […]
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