The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued a total of 194 licences, permits and certifications across Nigeria’s electricity market in 2025, representing a 15.5 per cent increase over the 168 approvals granted in 2024. The development, according to NERC’s 2025…
NERC Launches Net Billing Regulations to Boost Renewable Energy Adoption in Nigeria
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the commencement of the Net Billing Regulations 2026, a landmark framework designed to encourage the adoption of renewable energy technologies and enable electricity consumers to generate and export surplus power to distribution…
Nigeria Hits 300MW Solar Manufacturing, Targets 3.7GW Pipeline — REA MD
Mozambique, Benin, Niger and others begin adopting Nigeria’s REA electrification model Nigeria has expanded its local solar manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW), up from 120MW just two years ago, with an additional 3.7 gigawatts (GW) in the pipeline, according…
Energy Times Awards: Abba Aliyu Honoured for Transparency, Driving Renewable Energy Impact at REA
In a recognition that underscores a growing shift toward accountability and impact-driven governance in Nigeria’s energy sector, Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has been awarded the Energy Times Award of Excellence for transparency, efficiency, and…
Adelabu Projects Improved Power Supply as Nigeria Hits Record Generation
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced what he described as significant strides in the country’s electricity sector, including the attainment of the highest power generation level in the nation’s history under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.…
DisCos Face Liquidity Pressure as NERC Orders N20.33bn Meter Refunds
Electricity distribution companies in Nigeria are facing renewed financial pressure following a directive by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) requiring them to refund N20.33 billion to customers who purchased prepaid meters under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme. The…
FG to Deliver 2.5 Million Prepaid Meters to Close Electricity Metering Gap – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that the Federal Government is accelerating plans to deploy 2.5 million prepaid meters and distribution transformer meters as part of efforts to address the metering deficit in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry…
NERC Marks 20 Years – Providing Regulatory Oversight for Nigeria’s Power Sector
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the commemoration of its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of regulatory oversight and policy leadership in Nigeria’s electricity supply industry. Since its establishment on 31 October 2005 under the Electric Power Sector…
Mainpower Petitions EERC to Suspend Tariff Reduction Order
Against the tariff reduction order by the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), Mainpower Electricity Distribution Company (MEDL) has filed a formal petition before the Commission challenging the order. The petition, dated 14th August, 2025, seeks an immediate suspension of the…
Enugu Band A Tariff Cut Sparks Power Sector Debt Concerns: Gencos Warn of Mounting Crisis
As Nigeria navigates the complex transition towards a more decentralized electricity market, a fresh storm is brewing in the nation’s power sector. The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) has raised alarm over a recent tariff reduction announced by the…