In compliance with the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (“NERC” or the “Commission” has issued an order to transfer regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Gombe State from the Commission to the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC). Recall […]
+ Read MoreThe 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 […]
+ Read MoreThe commission has issued the January 2026 energy cap. Click here to view.
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is proud to have hosted the winners of our annual essay competition today in Abuja. With this annual initiative, the Commission seeks to empower the next generation of critical, smart young minds to imagine and build a brighter energy future for Nigeria. This year, over 180 SS2 students from […]
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Stakeholders from across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) convened in Abuja for a high-level engagement focused on integrating generating units into the ongoing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Energy Management System (SCADA/EMS) Project. The Stakeholders Engagement Meeting, hosted by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), underscored the importance of collaboration, technical readiness, and regulatory alignment […]
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Compliance Officers from across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) convened in Abuja for a strategic review session focused on strengthening adherence to operational standards in the power sector. The Compliance Peer Review Meeting, organised by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), emphasized the need for improved industry-wide compliance. Speaking at the session, Dafe Akpeneye, […]
+ Read MoreThe commission has issued the December 2025 energy cap. Click here to view.
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The 4th NESI Stakeholders Meeting of 2025 convened regulators and operators in Abuja to discuss key sector developments, including tax reforms, regional power markets, grid operations, and market remittances. In his opening address, Vice Chairman Dr. Musiliu Oseni issued firm warnings on DisCo cooperation with state regulators, metering performance, and customer refunds. Commissioners also outlined […]
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Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Managers and Performance Managers from GenCos, TCN, and DisCos gathered in Abuja for a critical review session aimed at reducing accident rates across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The three-day biannual NESI HSE Managers’ meeting, hosted by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), was themed: “Repositioning NESI for Accident-free Operations: […]
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