58 h. ago NERC warns DisCos to cooperate with state electricity regulators

…says no license is bigger than their regulator With the transition to state electricity regulatory commissions in full swing, the read more NERC warns DisCos to cooperate with state electricity regulators

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5 d. ago Commission, Civil Defence Corps Partner On Kogi Electricity Facilities

Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has called for continued partnership and collaboration with the state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in safeguarding facilities at the state’s electricity sector against vandalism. Head of  public affairs at KERC, Alhaji Ali Atabor, said the appeal was made on Thursday in Lokoja during […]

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6 d. ago Electricity Theft: KERC Seeks Stronger Partnership With NSCDC On Kogi Electricity

The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has called for continued collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to guard against electricity vandalism in the State. KERC’s Head of Public Affairs, Alhaji Ali Atabor, made the appeal on Thursday in Lokoja when the Commission’s Chairman/CEO, Engr. Ibrahim S. Abdwaaris paid a courtesy […]

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6 d. ago Electricity Distribution Companies Achieve 86% Billing Efficiency, Collects N241.54bn In September

Nigeria’s power sector recorded an improvement in commercial performance in September 2025, as electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) achieved 86 per cent billing efficiency for the month. This is according to the latest Commercial Performance Factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The report provides a detailed snapshot of how DisCos managed energy billing, […]

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8 d. ago Anambra grants license to FirstPower to distribute electricity in state

Anambra state government through Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASERC) on Thursday issued an interim license to FirstPower Electricity Company read more Anambra grants license to FirstPower to distribute electricity in state

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1 week ago DisCos Wheeled Only 5,506MW Out Of 13,625MW To Consumers In October— NERC

The electricity regulator's report comes after the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, last week stressed that although the grid can comfortably transmit 8,500 MW. The post DisCos Wheeled Only 5,506MW Out Of 13,625MW To Consumers In October— NERC appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Prioritise attracting investments over premature regulations, experts urge states electricity regulators

The recent enactment of the Electricity Act 2023 has significantly transformed the power sector in Nigeria. A key part of read more Prioritise attracting investments over premature regulations, experts urge states electricity regulators

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2 w. ago Only 40% of Nigeria’s Power Capacity Available for Dispatch in October 2025—NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that only 40 per cent of the country’s total installed power capacity was available for dispatch in October 2025, highlighting significant challenges within the national electricity supply ecosystem. According to the latest Operational Performance Factsheet released by NERC on Tuesday, nationwide grid-connected power plants produced a total […]

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2 w. ago Police Detain APC Chieftain Over Accusations Against Senate On Stalled Confirmation Of NERC Chair Nominee

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested and detained Alwan Hassan, a former presidential aide and convener of the Grassroots Initiative Concept, days after he publicly alleged that top Senate officials were blocking the legislative confirmation of Abdullahi Garba Ramat as chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Hassan, a member of the ruling […]

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3 w. ago Protest At N/Assembly Over Delay In Ramat’s Confirmation As NERC Chair

Some indigenes of Kano State, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly to demand the immediate screening and confirmation of Engr—Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The protesters, who arrived in several Kano Line-branded and coastal buses, carried placards and banners with inscriptions such as “Tinubu’s […]

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3 w. ago Protesters Storm National Assembly Over Stalled Confirmation Of Ramat As NERC Chair

Some indigenes of Kano State, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly to demand the immediate screening and confirmation of Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The protesters, who arrived in several Kano Line-branded and coastal buses, carried placards and banners with inscriptions such […]

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3 w. ago Coalition Asks Senate To Confirm Ramat As Electricity Commission Chair

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs)  has appealed to the Senate to confirm Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) without further delay.. On October 22, 2025, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South), chairman, Senate Committee on Power, after a vetting and clearance, presented the trio of Engr. […]

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3 w. ago Kano APC Chair urges restraint over NERC appointment dispute

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, has appealed to party members to exercise restraint and avoid making divisive statements over the ongoing controversy surrounding the confirmation of Engineer Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

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3 w. ago Senate Denies $10m Bribe Allegation Over Screening Of NERC Chairman’s Nominee

The Senate has broken its silence on the suspension of the screening and confirmation of Mr. Abdullahi Ramat as Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The upper legislative chamber described the allegation that its leaders collected $10 million to block Ramat’s appointment as “false and reckless”. A former aide to ex–Vice President Yemi […]

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