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NERC Moves to Replace Kaduna DisCo Investor After ₦456.5bn Debt Pile

August 11, 2026

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has dissolved the board of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc (KAEDC) and begun the process of securing a replacement core investor for the company after years of

States Must Reflect Full Electricity Costs Or Pay Subsidies - NERC

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NERC Opens Grid Access for Renewable Energy Users Under Net Billing Regulations 2026

June 3, 2026

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the commencement of the Net Billing Regulations 2026, a new framework that allows eligible electricity consumers to generate power from renewable energy sources for

NERC Intervenes in States-DisCos Tariff Dispute, Ex-Chairman, Others Warn of Power Play

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NERC Mandates Regional Reporting of Transmission Losses to Boost Grid Efficiency

April 13, 2026

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a new directive aimed at strengthening transparency and operational efficiency in Nigeria’s electricity transmission network, Prime Business Africa reports. The directive, Order No. NERC/2026/026,

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Each Nigerian Paid Nearly ₦19,000 to Electricity DisCos in December 2025

March 6, 2026

On average, each electricity consumer in Nigeria contributed about ₦18,860 to distribution companies (DisCos) in December 2025, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reported Friday. DisCos billed ₦258.66 billion of the ₦309.65

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Reconstitution of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Board

December 19, 2025

The Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has been reconstituted after Senate confirmation of new nominees, signaling another major shake-up in Nigeria’s power sector leadership, Prime Business Africa reports. Following

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FCCPC Shuts Down Ikeja Electric Headquarters Over Prolonged Consumer Rights Violations

December 11, 2025

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Thursday sealed the headquarters of Ikeja Electric (IE) over what it described as persistent violations of consumer rights and the company’s refusal to

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NERC Intervenes in States-DisCos Tariff Dispute, Ex-Chairman, Others Warn of Power Play

August 29, 2025

Former Acting Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr. Tony Akah, has emphasized the need for the smooth implementation of the 2023 revised Electricity Act. His remarks come amid the

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States Must Reflect Full Electricity Costs Or Pay Subsidies – NERC

July 25, 2025

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has clarified that all states that have assumed full regulatory oversight over their intrastate markets must either incorporate the full wholesale costs of electricity into their tariffs or

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Nigerian Govt Incurs ₦536bn Electricity Subsidy In Q1 2025

July 3, 2025

The Nigerian government incurred ₦536.41 billion on electricity subsidies in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. According to the latest quarterly report released by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), this is

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NERC Sets Grid Integration Deadline For GenCos

June 20, 2025

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued an order mandating all grid-connected power generation companies to fully integrate their operations with the new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Energy

Metering All Consumers Only Way To Increase Revenue Collection By DisCos, Not Tariff Hike - Expert

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Nigerian Govt To Rollout Over Six Million Meters By Q4 2025

June 3, 2025

In its quest to close the metering gap in Nigeria, the Federal Government has disclosed plans to roll out over six million meters to end users at no cost, latest by the

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Cost-reflective Electricity Tariff Versus Solar Energy Cost: The Dilemma Of Nigerian Consumers

May 13, 2025

Recent pronouncement by the Federal Government about plans to fully adopt cost-reflective electricity tariff across board and the prevailing high cost of procuring solar systems for households as an alternative energy source,

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Nigerian Govt Set To Revamp Failing DisCos In Major Power Sector Reform

May 13, 2025

Nigerian Government has initiated a plan to overhaul underperforming electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s electricity distribution network. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who made this

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No Court Has Ruled Against New Electricity Tariff In Nigeria, Aba Power Clarifies

March 20, 2025

Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo), has countered reports circulating on some media that an Abia State High Court has voided the new electricity tariff approved by the Nigeria Electricity

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Publish Details Of Meter Purchase Refunds To Customers, NERC Orders DisCos

February 25, 2025

All electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have been instructed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to publish details of refunds made to consumers who bought meters through the Meter Asset Providers (MAP)

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Nigerian Govt Incurs ₦464.12bn Electricity Subsidy Obligation

January 9, 2025

The Nigerian government incurred ₦464.12 billion in subsidy obligation in the third quarter (Q3) 2024. This was revealed in the latest report by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for Q3 2024.

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Consumers’ Dilemma As NERC, DisCos Clash Over Meter Upgrade, Replacement Hitches

December 6, 2024

Electricity consumers appear to be in a dilemma as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and Distribution Companies (DisCos) have been embroiled in a controversy surrounding the upgrade and replacement of meters

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Electricity: NERC Extends DisCos’ Meter Upgrade To January 2025

December 5, 2024

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has again extended the deadline given to electricity distribution companies (DisCos), to replace upgrade meters for their customers. According to the Commission, the new date is

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Poor Management Responsible For National Grid Collapses – Amadi

November 8, 2024

Former Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr Sam Amadi, has blamed the incessant collapse of the national power grid on poor management of the system. His comment comes on

Meter Installation By DisCos Drops by 60% In Q2, 2024 - Report

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Meter Installation By DisCos Drops by 60% – Report

October 12, 2024

The installation of meters by power distribution companies (DisCos) decreased by 60.86% in the second quarter of 2024. This is according to the latest quarterly report by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission

Nigerian Govt Spends ₦380bn On Electricity Subsidy In Q2 2024 — NERC

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Nigerian Govt Spends ₦380bn On Electricity Subsidy- NERC

October 12, 2024

The Nigerian government incurred an electricity subsidy obligation of ₦380 billion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024. This was revealed in the Q2 report of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s quarterly

6 States Gets Authority To Regulate Electricity Market - NERC

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6 States Get Authority To Regulate Electricity Market – NERC

August 27, 2024

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says six states have been granted the authority to regulate their electricity markets. The states are Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, Imo, Oyo, and Edo. This was made

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Nigeria: Electricity DisCos’ Revenue Drops By 1.13%, Supply Dips By 10.3% In Q1 2024

June 29, 2024

The total revenue of the 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria declined by 1.13 per cent from N294.95 billion in the fourth quarter (Q4) 2023 to N291.62 billion in first quarter

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NERC: How DisCos Will Access N21bn Electricity Metering Fund

June 22, 2024

NERC has approved N21 billion for electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country to provide meters for customers.

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International Consumers Owe Nigeria Over $51M For Electricity, Says Nigerian Government

May 27, 2024

International consumers owe Nigeria over $51 million for electricity exported to them in 2023, according to the latest data from the Federal Government. This non-payment, covering various quarters of the year, has

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announce reduction of electricity tariff for band A customers from N225 per kilo watt hour (kWh) to N206.8kWh with effect from May 2024.

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NERC Reduces Band A Electricity Tariff To N206/kWh

May 6, 2024

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announce reduction of electricity tariff for band A customers from N225 per kilo watt hour (kWh) to N206.8kWh with effect from May 2024.

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Electricity Supply To Int’l Customers Shouldn’t Exceed 6% Of Available Grid Generation, NERC Orders GenCos

May 5, 2024

In its quest to prioritize electricity supply to local customers, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered Generation Companies (GenCos) not to exceed 6 per cent of available power grid generation

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Nigeria Faces Sixth Grid Collapse Of 2024: System Instability With Recurrent Challenges

April 16, 2024

Nigeria’s power grid stumbled yet again, marking the sixth collapse this year. The collapse on Monday dawn witnessed a drop in electricity generation from 2,583.77 megawatts to a meager 64.7MW before recovery

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Nigerian Govt Projects Savings Of N1.5trn, 2.5m Meter Installations Following Tariff Hike

April 11, 2024

The electricity tariff hike for Band A customers is expected to result in substantial savings for the Federal Government, amounting to approximately N1.5 trillion. This move is part of the government’s efforts

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DisCos Blame Technical Glitches For Inability To Maintain 20-Hour Power Supply

April 9, 2024

Several electricity distribution companies, commonly known as DisCos, are facing challenges in providing the mandated 20-hour power supply to customers on Band A feeders. This failure has led to apologies and explanations

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New Electricity Tariff Hike Will Reduce Subsidy By 40% – NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says the new increase of electricity tariff will reduce subsidy for electricity generation by 40 per cent while the Federal Government would still retain about 50 per cent. Executive Vice Chairman of NERC, Musiliu Oseni, who

April 7, 2024

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Electricity Tariff Increase Threatens Long-term Sustainability Of Businesses Across Sectors – ACCI

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has expressed apprehensions over the impact of the new electricity tariff increase on the long-term sustainability of businesses across various sectors. Speaking in Abuja, ACCI President Mr. Emeka Obegolu voiced worries about the adverse

April 7, 2024

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Metering All Consumers Only Way To Increase Revenue Collection By DisCos, Not Tariff Hike – Expert

The increase in electricity tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for consumers on Band A has been generating reactions from the people across the country.

April 5, 2024

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Electricity Tariff Hike: NERC Fines Abuja DisCo ₦200m For Violation, Directs Customer Refunds

NERC has slammed a fine of ₦200 million on the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for non-compliance with the Supplementary Order to the April 2024 Multi-Year Tariff Order.

April 5, 2024

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More Financial Burden For Nigerian Customers As NERC Plans To Increase Price Of Prepaid Metre

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is contemplating another increase in the price of prepaid meters, signaling potential hardships for consumers already grappling with the soaring expenses of essential utilities. Sources familiar with the situation disclosed to Nairametrics that the regulatory body

February 19, 2024

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NERC Seeks Decentralization Of Electricity Regulation

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has taken a step towards decentralizing power regulation, following the implementation of the new Electricity Act 2023. The Act, signed by President Bola Tinubu in June 2023, shifts the control of electricity generation and regulation to

January 23, 2024

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Nigerian Govt Grants 13 New Power Licences, Boosting Off-Grid, Embedded Generation

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has granted 13 new licenses for off-grid and embedded power generation, independent electricity distribution, and electricity trading.

January 16, 2024

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NERC Dissolves Kaduna DisCo Board Over ₦110bn Debt, Appoints New Administrator

NERC has dissolved the board of directors of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (Kaduna DisCo) due to the company's ₦110 billion debt to the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).

January 8, 2024

Geometric's Aba Power Plant Set For Commissioning Monday February 26

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Power Crisis: NERC Threatens Strict Measures Against DisCos Over Load Rejection

In a bid to address the persistent power failure across Nigeria, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has expressed deep concern over the continuous electricity load rejection by power distribution companies (DisCos). Despite widespread blackouts affecting numerous regions in the country, the

January 7, 2024

Nigeria’s power generation has risen to 5,313 Mega Watts (MW), first time in three years, says the Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu.

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‘Nigeria Needs $2.5bn Investment To Tackle Power Sector Crisis’

Energy adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Olu Verheijen, says Nigeria's ailing power sector needs about $2.5 billion (N2 trillion) capital investment to revamp it.

January 5, 2024

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