The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the commencement of the Net Billing Regulations 2026, a new framework that will allow eligible electricity customers to generate their own renewable energy and sell surplus power back to the national grid. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, NERC said the regulations are …
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a directive for the offer of special compensation to Band A Customers following widespread power outages that occurred in recent months. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Commission said the decision contained in Directive No. NERC/2026/002, was informed by the significant power generation shortages experienced across …
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria recorded a revenue shortfall of approximately ₦160 billion in the first three months (Q1) of 2026, highlighting the persistent liquidity crisis across the DisCos. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Commercial Performance Factsheet, revenue losses across 11 distribution companies in January, February and March stood at ₦159.37 billion. …
Nigeria’s electricity metering rate rose to 58.57 per cent in February 2026, up from 57.93 per cent recorded in January, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The improvement was attributed partly to the implementation of the World Bank-supported $500 million Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP), aimed at strengthening the country’s power distribution network …
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced two major regulatory changes aimed at reducing national grid inefficiency and accelerating rural electrification. The first order on Transmission Loss Factor sets strategic targets to cut transmission losses, while the second establishes a comprehensive framework to license and integrate mini-grids for boosting electricity supply in unserved and …
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a 45-day deadline to all privately-owned substations connected to the national grid, mandating them to obtain the necessary operating permits or face immediate disconnection and stringent penalties. The directive, contained in an order signed by the Vice Chairman, Musiliu Oseni and Commissioner, Legal, Licensing and Compliance, Dafe …
Despite a steady installation of meters throughout 2025, not less than 5.2 million electricity customers across the country remain unmetered, leaving them subject to the controversial estimated billing system. This figure was revealed in the latest Metering Factsheet released recently by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). This significant metering gap persists even as the …
Nigeria's electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) generated a total revenue of ₦207.49 billion in December 2025. Despite the substantial income, the sector recorded a significant revenue shortfall of ₦51.17 billion. This is according to the latest Commercial Performance Factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The revenue loss highlights persistent collection inefficiencies even as …
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a fresh order directing Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to refund a total of ₦20.33 billion to customers who paid for meters under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme. This directive is outlined in Order No. NERC/2026/025, signed on February 27, 2026, by NERC Chairman Musiliu Oseni and Commissioner Dafe …
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (Kano DisCo) has called for urgent intervention of the Federal Government in the electricity supply challenges faced by northwestern states under its franchise due to limitations in power transmission from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the National Grid. In a statement, the Kano DisCo urged the Federal Government to …
