NERC Nigeria

Official account of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (established by the Electricity Act 2023).

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NERC Approves Special Compensation for Eligible Band A Customers Affected by Grid Generation Constraints

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) hereby notifies electricity consumers and stakeholders of the issuance of Directive No. NERC/2026/002 on the Special Compensation of Band A Customers Arising from Grid Generation Constraints.

The directive was introduced in recognition of the significant generation shortfalls experienced across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) between February and March 2026, which affected the ability of Distribution Companies (DisCos) to meet the committed service levels for some Band A customers.

The shortfalls were largely attributed to inadequate gas supply and vandalism of critical gas and transmission infrastructure, factors beyond the direct operational control of the DisCos.

Key Provisions of the Directive:
- Coverage Period: The compensation scheme applies to the period covering February 2026 to March 2026.

- Compensation for Feeders with 18–20 Hours Supply: Where a Band A feeder recorded an average daily supply of between 18 and 20 hours, the existing compensation framework under Addendum No. NERC/2024/003 shall apply to both Maximum Demand (MD) and Non-Maximum Demand (Non-MD) customers.

- Special Compensation for Feeders with Less Than 18 Hours Supply
* Affected Band A feeders will not be downgraded during the covered period.
* Eligible customers will receive special compensation as follows:
> Non-MD Customers: Compensation equivalent to 20% of the approved February 2026 energy cap applicable to the affected feeder.
> MD Customers: Compensation equivalent to 20% of the average energy billed per MD customer in February 2026.

Mode of Compensation
- Prepaid customers will receive compensation through token credits.
- Postpaid customers will receive compensation through bill adjustments.

Implementation Timeline
- Compensation for February 2026 shall be completed no later than 31 May 2026.
- Compensation for March 2026 shall be completed no later than 30 June 2026.

Customer Protection
- Distribution Companies are prohibited from offsetting compensation credits against any existing customer debt.
- Customers must be clearly informed of the value and period of compensation received.

NERC remains committed to protecting electricity consumers while ensuring the stability and sustainability of the electricity market. The Commission will continue to monitor implementation and verify compliance by Distribution Companies to ensure all eligible customers receive the compensation due to them.

For further details, kindly visit NERC website: https://t.co/0Z25vKqK02.

#NERC #Electricity #DisCos #MYTO #BandA #Compensation #Generation

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The Distribution Sector Recovery Program (DISREP) Metering Initiative is helping to close Nigeria's metering gap by providing electricity meters to customers at no cost.

It is a project of the Federal Government of Nigeria supported by the World Bank, the DISREP Metering Program is designed to improve energy accounting, reduce estimated billing, and enhance transparency and service delivery across the electricity distribution sector.

DISREP meters are unique in configuration to each DisCo and carry inscriptions that distinguish them from other interventions (MAF, NMMP & MAP). The meters are also non-transferable from one DisCO to another.

DISREP Meter and Installation are FREE. Visit your Electricity Distribution Company to get yours.

#Electricity #Regulation #Metering #DISREP

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COMMENCEMENT OF THE NET BILLING REGULATIONS 2026

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) hereby notifies electricity consumers, distribution companies, renewable energy developers, commercial and industrial customers, and the general public of the commencement of the Net Billing Regulations 2026.

The Regulations establish a framework that enables eligible electricity customers (Prosumers) to generate electricity from renewable energy sources, primarily solar photovoltaic systems, for their own consumption and export surplus energy to the distribution network under a Net Billing Arrangement.

The objectives of the Net Billing Regulations 2026 are to:
- Promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies.
- Enhance energy security and reliability for electricity consumers.
- Encourage private sector participation in distributed generation.
- Support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Facilitate efficient integration of renewable energy systems into distribution networks.

Customers seeking to participate in the Net Billing Scheme must:
* Be connected to a Distribution Licensee's network.
* Install renewable energy systems that comply with applicable technical standards and regulatory requirements.
*Renewable Energy System (RES) with minimum installed capacity of 50 kilowatt peak (kWp) and a maximum of 1.5 Megawatt peak (MWp)
* Obtain approval from the relevant Distribution Licensee.
* Execute a Net Billing Agreement and register with the Commission.

Interested customers are required to apply to their Distribution Licensee for a technical feasibility assessment. Upon approval and execution of a Net Billing Agreement, the applicant shall register with NERC in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations.

Approved participants shall be provided with appropriate bidirectional net metering facilities to measure electricity imported from and exported to the distribution network. Exported energy shall be credited in accordance with the export tariff approved by the Commission.

For further details, kindly access the Net Billing Regulations 2026 via https://t.co/0Z25vKqK02.

#NERC #Electricity #RenewableEnergy #Solar #NetBilling #Customers #Distribution

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NERC Reiterates Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliance with Regulations

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has sustained its routine Compliance Peer Review Meetings, reiterating its commitment to enforcing regulatory standards and maintaining zero tolerance for non-compliance among licensees in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).

The latest meeting commenced on Monday in Abuja and was chaired by NERC Commissioner for Legal, Licensing and Compliance, Dafe Akpeneye.

Participants, comprising regulatory and compliance officers from across the power sector.

Key areas of focus during the meeting included:
·Performance reviews and peer comparisons among regulatory and compliance officers to encourage continuous improvement.

·The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into regulatory and operational compliance processes within the power sector.

·Review of the overall compliance scorecards of licensees in NESI.

·Status of health and safety report submissions from December to date.

·Progress on metering across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.

·Regulatory compliance requirements relating to market obligations.

·Reporting obligations of on-grid licensees to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO).

The two-day Compliance Peer Review Meeting brings together regulatory and compliance officers from across the electricity value chain, including generation companies, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), distribution companies, NISO, the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET), and other industry stakeholders.

#NERC #Electricity #Compliance #PeerReview #NESI

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The March 2026 Commercial Performance Factsheet breaks down the financial health and efficiency of the Distribution Companies (DisCos) across the country.

Highlights:

Billing Efficiency: Stood at 83.89%, with total energy billed reaching ₦246.43bn out of ₦293.76bn energy received.

Collection Efficiency: Recorded at 79.59%, resulting in a total revenue collection of ₦196.13bn for the month.

Revenue Recovery Performance: The industry reached an overall Recovery Efficiency of 81.05%, up by 0.38% compared to the previous month.

Top Performers: Ikeja (99.30%), Eko (95.73%), and Benin (85.18%) DisCos stood out with the highest recovery efficiency levels for March.

Visit https://t.co/xQRN6ytloB for details on the numbers shaping the NESI.

#NERC #CommercialPerformance #DisCos #EnergyFinance #Nigeria #ElectricityData #Factsheet #EnergyInsights #NESI

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DID YOU KNOW THAT DISREP is being implemented by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power, and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

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Sorry to hear that. Please first send your complaint to your DisCo and give them time to resolve it. If the issue remains unresolved, you may escalate it to the NERC Forum Office covering your area. See the complete list of Forum Offices at https://t.co/EjdfZKiYFQ. If the Forum Office is unable to resolve, you may then send the details to [email protected] or call the NERC Call Centre on 02013444331 or 09088999244 for further support.

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Metering Factsheet for January & February 2026.

The factsheet contains metering updates in DisCos for January & February 2026.

January had a 57.93% Metering rate while February increased to 58.57%.

visit https://t.co/xQRN6ytloB to stay informed on the numbers shaping the NESI.

#NERC #Metering #DisCos #Nigeria #ElectricityData #Factsheet #EnergyInsights #NESI

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Sorry to hear that. Please first send your complaint to your DisCo and give them time to resolve it. If the issue remains unresolved, you may escalate it to the NERC Forum Office covering your area. See the complete list of Forum Offices at https://t.co/EjdfZKiYFQ. If the Forum Office is unable to resolve, you may then send the details to [email protected] or call the NERC Call Centre on 02013444331 or 09088999244 for further support.

[NERC Nigeria @NERCNG]

Sorry to hear that. Please first send your complaint to your DisCo and give them time to resolve it. If the issue remains unresolved, you may escalate it to the NERC Forum Office covering your area. See the complete list of Forum Offices at https://t.co/EjdfZKiYFQ. If the Forum Office is unable to resolve, you may then send the details to [email protected] or call the NERC Call Centre on 02013444331 or 09088999244 for further support.

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Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your concerns about the service provided by Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC).
Please be informed that regulatory oversight for electricity distribution within Lagos State has transitioned from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). As such, matters relating to electricity service complaints in Lagos State are now under LASERC’s jurisdiction.
For further assistance regarding your concerns, we kindly advise you to direct your complaint to LASERC through their official channels:
@lasercng
Official number: [phone]
Email address: [email protected]
Physical address: 1st Floor, Revenue House, Assbifi Road, Central Business District, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
Thank you.

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Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your concerns about the service provided by Ikeja Electric.
Please be informed that regulatory oversight for electricity distribution within Lagos State has transitioned from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). As such, matters relating to electricity service complaints in Lagos State are now under LASERC’s jurisdiction.
For further assistance regarding your concerns, we kindly advise you to direct your complaint to LASERC through their official channels:
@lasercng
Official number: [phone]
Email address: [email protected]
Physical address: 1st Floor, Revenue House, Assbifi Road, Central Business District, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
Thank you.

[NERC Nigeria @NERCNG]

Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your concerns about the service provided by Ikeja Electric.
Please be informed that regulatory oversight for electricity distribution within Lagos State has transitioned from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). As such, matters relating to electricity service complaints in Lagos State are now under LASERC’s jurisdiction.
For further assistance regarding your concerns, we kindly advise you to direct your complaint to LASERC through their official channels:
@lasercng
Official number: [phone]
Email address: [email protected]
Physical address: 1st Floor, Revenue House, Assbifi Road, Central Business District, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
Thank you.

[NERC Nigeria @NERCNG]

Sorry to hear that. Please first send your complaint to your DisCo and give them time to resolve it. If the issue remains unresolved, you may escalate it to the NERC Forum Office covering your area. See the complete list of Forum Offices at https://t.co/EjdfZKiYFQ. If the Forum Office is unable to resolve, you may then send the details to [email protected] or call the NERC Call Centre on 02013444331 or 09088999244 for further support.

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To all our Children, dream big, stay curious and keep smiling.

Happy Children's day.

#NERC #Electricity #ChildrensDay

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From all of us at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), we wish you and your loved ones a joyful Eid Mubarak filled with happiness and cherished moments together.

#NERC #Electricity #EidMubarak #Sallah #Nigeria

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) hosted a delegation from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration and enhancing the security of infrastructure within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).

Welcoming the delegation, NERC Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, commended ONSA for its critical role in safeguarding national power assets and emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration in addressing the rising cases of vandalism affecting electricity infrastructure across the country.

He noted that stronger synergy between NERC and ONSA is essential to protecting critical electricity assets and improving the reliability of power supply nationwide.

In his remarks, the Director of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection AVM Enebong Effiom reiterated the need for closer cooperation in securing assets within the power sector.

Key highlights from the meeting include:

• Establishment of a joint stakeholders’ forum to combat vandalism

• Development of a shared database of assets, vandalism incidents, and infraction reports to assess threat levels

• Creation of a reporting platform to enable timely incident reporting, faster arrests, and prosecution of criminal elements

#NERC #ONSA #PowerSector #InfrastructureProtection #Electricity #EnergySecurity #Nigeria

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REAN Commends NERC on Mini Grid regulations, Net Billing Initiative

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Abuja on Thursday, 14th May 2026.

The REAN delegation was led by its President, Ayo Ademilua and was received by NERC Commissioner for Research and Data Analytics, Dr Fouad Animashaun.

The key highpoints from the meeting between REAN and NERC include:

- Policy Commendation: REAN commended NERC for the Mini-Grid Regulations 2026 and the draft net-billing framework, identifying them as crucial drivers for expanding renewable energy access in Nigeria.

- Increased Thresholds: A major highlight of the updated regulations is the increase of the mini-grid development threshold to 5 megawatts (MW) and above, which is expected to boost investment and allow for larger-scale projects.

- Regulatory Support: REAN praised NERC for its transparency and efficiency in processing mini-grid permit applications, making it easier for developers to operate.

- NERC's Mandate Clarified: NERC emphasized that its role is not to execute projects directly, but to create an enabling, well-regulated environment that supports private sector growth and expands grid access.

The apex electricity regulator in Nigeria assured REAN of sustained partnership, specifically focusing on capacity building and stakeholder engagement that will accelerate the growth of Nigeria's renewable energy sector.

#NERC #Electricity #RenewableEnergy #REAN #Minigrid #Netbilling

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💡Yayin isar da hasken wutar lantarki zuwa gare ku domin inganta mu ku rayuwa, muna ba ku tabbacin chi gaba da kare haƙƙinku tsawon kowace rana.

Hukumar Daidai ta Samar da Wutar Lantarki ta Nigeria, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, na tare da ku domin jaddada samun nagartacciyar wutar lantarki mai biyan bukata, da kuma biyan farashin wutar ta hanyar da ba cuta ba cutarwa. A yin ƙurin kawar da tsarin biya na bai daya da ba shi da tsayayyen ma'auni, ko da yanayin katsewar wuta lokaci lokaci.

Kun chan chanci samun gamsassu kuma sahihan bayanai a kan kari. Babu batun farashin ɓoye ko yanke muku wuta ba bisa ƙa'ida ba.

Hukumar Daidai ta Samar da Wutar Lantarki ta Nigeria, N.E.R.C, tana nan domin amsa dukkan koken ku, kare haƙƙinku da tabbatar muku cewa haƙiƙa kuna da iko.

📢 Domin ƙarin bayani, a ziyarce shafin https://t.co/0Z25vKqcau.

N.E.R.C domin ci gaba da samun haske!

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