Towards an effective transition to a multi-tier Nigerian Electricity Market, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the National Assembly have reiterated their commitments to supporting the complementary roles of electricity regulators. They stated this at a workshop in Abuja on ‘Legal, Policy and Regulatory Harmonisation between Federal and State Institutions on the Decentralisation of […]
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on 20 July 2026 held a regional seminar in Yola for judges of the Adamawa and Taraba State High Courts to strengthen judicial understanding of Nigeria’s evolving electricity market and the transition to subnational electricity regulation. Representing the Chairman of NERC, the Vice Chairman, Dr Yusuf Ali, noted that […]
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At the First 2026 Bi-Annual NESI HSE Managers’ Meeting, a report presented by the Technical Regulation Division of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) highlighted a 41.7% decline in significant safety incidents across the sector compared to Q4 2025. Key Q1 2026 improvements include: 🔻 Fatalities dropped from 27 to 17 🔻 Injuries fell from […]
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) hereby notifies stakeholders in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) and the general public that it has issued the Guidelines on the Procedures for Technical Audit of the Transmission System and Network Data Validation 2026, pursuant to Sections 34 and 226 of the Electricity Act, 2023 as well as […]
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The Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Joseph Tegbe at the recent workshop in Abuja, has called for harmonisation of regulatory and operational activities in the Nigerian Electricity Market (NEM). The Honourable Minister of Power stated that this will ensure power sector players work towards the onerous goal of increasing access to electricity supply for Nigerians, […]
+ Read MoreThe Commission has issued the Guidelines On The Procedures For Technical Audit Of The Transmission System And Network Data Validation. Click here to view.
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission concluded its three-day Capacity Strengthening Workshop for Electricity Reporters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Friday, 18th July, 2026. The workshop equipped journalists with deeper insights into electricity market reforms, consumer protection, subnational electricity markets, and data-driven reporting, while strengthening collaboration between the Commission and the media. Through interactive sessions […]
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The Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Joseph Tegbe, has called on participants in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) to avoid actions that could affect the decentralised electricity market. The minister made the call at the workshop on Legal, Policy and Regulatory Harmonisation between Federal and State Institutions on the Decentralisation of the Nigerian Electricity […]
+ Read MoreThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) held a three-day Capacity Strengthening Workshop for Electricity Reporters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to enhance journalists’ understanding of regulatory activities in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) and promote accurate, balanced, and data-driven reporting. The workshop, holding from 15th-17th July, 2026, brought together electricity correspondents and media […]
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The Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Joseph Tegbe, successfully convened a robust stakeholder engagement that brought together federal and state institutions, legislators, regulators, and other key actors across the electricity value chain to strengthen coordination on the implementation of the Electricity Act, 2023. The workshop on Legal, Policy and Regulatory Harmonisation between Federal and State […]
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