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The Transition to State Electricity Regulation: Key Takeaways & The New SERC Directory
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, […]
NERC Pushes for “Operation Zero” as NESI Safety Performance Shows Q1 2026 Improvement
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
The Commission has issued the Guidelines On The Procedures For Technical Audit Of The Transmission System And Network Data Validation. Click here to view.
Data-Driven Reporting: NERC Kano Workshop Concludes
The 3-day Capacity Strengthening Workshop for Electricity Reporters in Kano has officially concluded. Across the three days, collaborative sessions explored the evolving regulatory landscape of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). A major highlight of the sessions was a deep dive into industry data. The Commission’s Research and Data Analytics (RDA) team walked journalists through […]
NERC Holds Workshop for Electricity Reporters
On Monday in Kano, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) officially kicked off a 3-Day capacity strengthening workshop for electricity reporters (July 6–8, 2026). In her opening remarks, NERC Commissioner, Stakeholder Management Division, Hajiya Aisha Mahmud welcomed participants to Kano and emphasized that the media is an essential partner in the development of the power […]
NERC First Quarter 2026 Report
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) quarterly report is prepared in compliance with Section 56(3) of the Electricity Act 2023, which mandates the Commission to submit quarterly reports of its activities to the President and the National Assembly. The report analyses the state of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) covering the operational and commercial […]
Monthly Energy Caps July 2026
The Commission has issued the July 2026 Energy Caps. Click here to view.
NERC Strengthens Collaboration as AKSERC Pays Courtesy Visit
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Tuesday received a delegation from the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC), led by its Chairman, Mrs. Arit Uya. Speaking during the visit, Mrs. Uya stated that AKSERC is committed to leveraging NERC’s extensive regulatory experience as it develops the electricity market in Akwa Ibom State. She […]
Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission Pays Courtesy Visit to NERC
The Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ISERC), led by its Chairman, Mr. Bede Opara, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Abuja on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen inter-regulatory collaboration and advance the development of Nigeria’s evolving electricity market. The ISERC delegation was received by […]