Nigerian Power Minister Blames DisCos for Sector Setback, Urges Lawmakers to Sanction Underperformers

The Nigerian Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has blamed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria for failing to meet performance targets; urging the National Assembly to pass stricter laws to hold them accountable. He further warned that their inefficiencies…

NERC Goes Tough on Electricity Theft, Places Fines on Metering By-Pass

In a bid to curb electricity theft, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced fines for meter tampering and by-pass, effective January 22, 2025. This move aims to reduce unauthorized access to electricity and promote compliance among customers ¹.…

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