NERC ORDERS REGISTRATION OF GRID-CONNECTED PRIVATE TRANSMISSION SUBSTATIONS

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued the Order on the Registration and Authorisation of Grid-Connected Private Transmission Substations (NERC/2026/013), effective 9 March 2026, to strengthen oversight of privately owned substations connected to Nigeria’s national grid. The Order establishes a regulatory framework requiring owners of private transmission substations used by bulk electricity consumers to […]

NERC Welcomes Partnership with eTranzact on financial technology for Power Sector

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, received the management team of eTranzact International Plc on a courtesy visit to its headquarters in Abuja. Welcoming the team, NERC Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Oseni reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting innovations that enhance liquidity, operational efficiency, and service delivery across the Nigerian Electricity […]

CELEBRATING 2026 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Let’s honour the women driving our industry forward and build a future where everyone thrives together. Happy International Women’s Day. “When you thrive, NERC succeeds and the nation wins.” NERC Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Oseni. Today, we honour the women across the globe and right here at the Commission who are pioneering the future of energy. […]

Punch Newspaper Management Pays Courtesy Visit to NERC, Seeks Stronger Collaboration on Public Enlightenment

On 6th March 2026, the management team of The Punch newspaper paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Reaffirming the publication’s commitment to supporting transparency, public enlightenment, and effective communication within Nigeria’s electricity supply industry. Receiving the delegation at the Commission’s headquarters, the Chairman of the Commission, Dr Musiliu Oseni, welcomed the engagement and highlighted […]

Monthly Energy Caps March 2026

The commission has issued the March 2026 Energy Caps. Click here to view.  

Amended Order on Unauthorized Access to Meters

Amended Order on the Reimbursement of Meter Costs

The Commission has issued an Amended Order on the Reimbursement of Meter Costs. Click here to view.

NERC CONCLUDES CSO WORKSHOP IN IBADAN

As NERC concludes the three-day capacity building workshop and interface with State Electricity Regulators for CSOs and Consumer Advocacy Groups, NERC Chairman, Dr Musiliu Oseni closed the session with a call for closer collaboration between the CSOs and the SERs to ensure a more efficient and consumer-centric power sector under the Electricity Act 2023 to […]

NERC Engages Civil Society and Consumer Protection Groups to Strengthen Collaboration with Subnational Electricity Regulators

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has convened a capacity-building workshop for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Consumer Protection Groups (CPGs) in Ibadan. The workshop underscored the importance of sustained collaboration between NERC and State Electricity Regulators (SERs), highlighting their complementary roles in enhancing consumer satisfaction, strengthening service delivery standards, and deepening regulatory effectiveness at […]

KSERC SHOWCASES REGULATORY MILESTONES IN VISIT TO NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) received a delegation from the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) on a courtesy visit on Thursday, 19 February 2026. The visit was aimed at strengthening inter-governmental regulatory collaboration and sharing progress on the development of the state electricity market framework in Kogi state. The KSERC delegation was led […]