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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced new penalties for individuals and businesses found guilty of bypassing electricity meters. In its newly-issued revised ‘Order on Unauthorised Access, Meter…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Lagos State to the newly established Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). NERC…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it is the responsibility of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to replace customers’ meters free of charge if the devices are obsolete or faulty. On October 18, NERC…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the unbundling of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) with the establishment of the Nigerian Independent System Operator of Nigeria Limited (NISO). In an order…

Two days after the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved increase of electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification, the Federal Government has hinted that a similar measure would be extended to…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has implemented a significant increase in electricity tariffs for Band A customers, sparking concerns about affordability and potential economic strain. Previously, Band A…

Nigerians grappling with persistent nationwide power blackouts are facing a new layer of frustration. An analysis of data from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reveals that electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) rejected a…

Nigeria's electricity sector entered a new chapter on Wednesday, January 17, as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved revised tariffs for the 11 distribution companies (DisCos) operating across the country.…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has shot down rumors of an impending electricity tariff hike, bringing relief to consumers across the nation. Recent media reports had claimed that the commission had finalized plans…

The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has launched a ‘power outage reporting system aimed to address customer complaints and power disruption across the country. Speaking during the launch in Abuja on Monday, Sanusi…

Power distribution companies, on Monday, retracted their prior statement that a tariff increase would go into effect on July 1, 2023, saying that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had not yet approved the increase.…

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Teaching Hospital stated, on Saturday, July 2, that there is no iota of truth in the reports that some babies died in the Special Care Baby Unit. Prof Lucky Onotai, Chairman, Medical Advisory…

Sanusi Garba, Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has revealed that Nigerians will witness improved power supply from July 1 following renewed efforts by industry stakeholders. Garba gave the assurance at an…

Power sector in Nigeria may never be free of continual system collapses and outages unless the Federal Government resolves the shortage in its spinning reserve, fluctuating loads, and poor investment from Distribution Companies, DISCOs.…

Electricity bills have soared by 58% after the Federal Government withdrew a N500 billion annual subsidy to the power sector, according to latest findings. The findings was revealed via a report issued by The PUNCH, on Thursday, June…