NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Zanzibar Utilities Regulatory Authority (ZURA) Undertakes Study Tour to NERC

Jul 22, 2026 SS

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) hosted a delegation from the Zanzibar Utilities Regulatory Authority (ZURA) on a study tour aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and facilitating knowledge exchange on electricity sector regulation. The delegation was received by the Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, Hajiya Aisha Mahmud, who welcomed the team to the Commission and reaffirmed […]

The Transition to State Electricity Regulation: Key Takeaways & The New SERC Directory

Jul 22, 2026 NW

The landscape of the Nigerian power sector is changing rapidly, with 16 states having fully transitioned to state electricity regulation. If you missed our recent live X-Spaces broadcast, you can listen to the full recording here. Below, we have summarized the crucial points discussed by our expert panel regarding what this decentralization means for consumers, […]

FG, NASS Support Complementary Roles for Regulators in Multi-tier Electricity Market

Jul 21, 2026 SS

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 […]

Empowering the Judiciary for Nigeria’s Decentralized Power Sector

Jul 21, 2026 SS

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 […]

NERC Pushes for “Operation Zero” as NESI Safety Performance Shows Q1 2026 Improvement

Jul 21, 2026 NW

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 […]

Guidelines on the Procedures for Technical Audit of the Transmission System and Network Data Validation

Jul 20, 2026 SS

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 […]

NERC Backs Minister of Power’s Call for Harmony in Electricity Market

Jul 20, 2026 SS

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, […]

Guidelines On The Procedures For Technical Audit Of The Transmission System And Network Data Validation

Jul 19, 2026 CU

The Commission has issued the Guidelines On The Procedures For Technical Audit Of The Transmission System And Network Data Validation. Click here to view.

NERC Concludes Workshop for Electricity Reporters In Uyo

Jul 18, 2026 SS

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 […]

Avoid Regulatory Actions that Could Affect Electricity Market – Hon. Minister of Power to Sector Players

Jul 17, 2026 SS

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 […]