NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

NERC has not Directed the Decommissioning of Meters or changed the payment conditions of the MAP scheme

Jan 25, 2020 Public Affairs

Press 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 […]

December 2019 Minor Review of MYTO For NESI

Jan 07, 2020 Public Affairs

Press 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 […]

Minor Review Of MYTO 2015 and Minimum Remittance Order for the Year 2019

Aug 23, 2019 Public Affairs

Press 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 […]

NERC issues additional Permits to PHED, YEDC, EEDC and IBEDC DisCos Meter Asset Providers

Apr 24, 2019 Public Affairs

The 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 […]

NERC issues Permit to Ikeja and Benin DisCos Meter Asset Providers

Apr 12, 2019 Public Affairs

The 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 […]

NERC issues permits to Meter Asset Providers (MAP)

Apr 08, 2019 Public Affairs

The 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 […]

Metering is the responsibility of DisCos under MAP

Mar 26, 2019 Public Affairs

The 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 […]

Workshop on Nigerian Content in the Power Sector

Jan 22, 2019 Public Affairs

A 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 […]

NERC Appeals for Caution over Industrial Action in Ikeja DisCo

Aug 13, 2018 Public Affairs

The 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 […]

NERC Repositions for Greater Compliance

Jul 02, 2018 Public Affairs

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has drawn a comprehensive strategy of ensuring greater compliance with its Regulations and Orders by operators in the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The Commission further noted the imperative for closer monitoring of the performance of its licensees and the ethical conduct of the respective managements. This is in […]