The Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Prof. James Momoh has challenged stakeholders in the Power sector to join the Commission to make power accessible, available and reliable to all. He made the call on the backdrop of the just concluded 11th International Conference on Energy, Power Systems Operation and Planning (ICEPSOP).The theme […]
+ Read MorePress Release 24 .01.20 The attention of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has been drawn to the ongoing practice of some electricity distribution companies (DisCos) of forcing customers to invest in the replacement of distribution infrastructure such as transformers, cables, etc. as a condition for the restoration of electricity supply. The Commission had earlier […]
+ Read MorePress Release 07.01.20 The attention of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (the Commission ) has been drawn to reports in the media that an immediate increase in end-user electricity tariffs has been approved by NERC. The Electric Power Sector Reform Act provides that the Commission shall determine and periodically review electricity tariffs charged by the electricity […]
+ Read MorePress Statement 23rd August, 2019 MINOR REVIEW OF THE MULTI-YEAR TARIFF ORDER 2015 AND MINIMUM REMITTANCE ORDER FOR THE YEAR 2019 The attention of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has been drawn to the publication in several electronic and print media that end-user electricity tariffs have been increased following the approval of the minor review […]
+ Read MoreThe Commission has issued permits to Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc, Yola Electricity Distribution Company Plc, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc, & Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc, Discos Meter Asset Providers (MAPs),in accordance with section 4(3) of the MAP Regulations- NERC- R-112 of 2018, to MAPs that were successful in the procurements conducted by Port […]
+ Read MoreThe Commission has issued permits to Ikeja & Benin Discos Meter Asset Providers (MAPs), in accordance with section 4(3) of the MAP Regulations- NERC- R-112 of 2018, to MAPs that were successful in the procurements conducted by Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company ( IEDC ) and Benin Electricity Distribution Company ( BEDC ). Section 4(3) of the MAP Regulation 2018 […]
+ Read MoreThe Commission issued permits to Meter Asset Providers (MAPs) on 5th April 2019, in accordance with section 4(3) of the MAP Regulations 2018, to MAPs that were successful in the procurements conducted by Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc ( AEDC ) and Jos Electricity Distribution Company Plc ( JEDC ).� Section 4(3) of the MAP Regulation 2018 requires all […]
+ Read MoreThe obligation to ensure that all electricity consumers are metered remains with the Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) under Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Regulations 2018. This is consistent with their respective Licensing Terms & Conditions and Section 4 (1) of the said Regulations that provides that, inter alia, Distribution licensee is responsible for the achievement of […]
+ Read MoreA 2-day workshop on Minimum Specification of Nigerian Content and Requirement for Labour in the Power Sector is slated to hold from 24th to 25th of January, 2019. The maiden event will take place at the Hearing Room, 4th floor, NERC headquarters located at Plot 1387, Cadastral Zone, A00, CBD, PMB 136, Abuja. It is […]
+ Read MoreThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has followed with apprehension the ensuing industrial action between the management of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (Ikeja DisCo) and the workers’ union. We hereby appeal for caution in the handling of issues on both sides noting that human lives might be involved. Parties are further encouraged to resolve their […]
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