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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has warned power users about the illegal tampering of electricity facilities, emphasizing that offenders could face significant penalties under the new 2023 Electricity Act. In a recent statement on its social media platform, NERC outlined the legal consequences for various offenses, including unauthorized connections and meter tampering. Offenders may face a jail term of ...

The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA-A) is set to host its 3rd Annual International Conference on September 25-26, 2024, at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The conference, themed “Road to Net Zero – Actionable Initiatives for Success,” is a timely response to Nigeria’s growing energy demands and the urgent need to combat climate challenges. Bringing together policymakers, industry ...

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that power distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria remitted ₦706.73 billion in 2023. This information was disclosed in NERC’s 2023 annual report and accounts, released on Monday. According to the report, DisCos received a total invoice of ₦858.03 billion for energy supplied by the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) and for service charges ...

…..Frowns at Impersonation of EKEDC Staff ,,,,,,by Ben Ndubuwa….. Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has urged its customers to avoid paying individuals and unauthorized agents for its services. The Company further stated that all payments should be made directly through the official and approved channels made available in the public domain. The call came on the back of the arraignment ...

…Aims to enable sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy access West Africa’s biggest energy event, the Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference, is set to gather key stakeholders from across the energy sector as it returns to drive the region’s clean energy transition. The 11th edition, showcasing some of the most innovative companies in power generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and energy ...

…….by Ben Ndubuwa..,…. In a landmark move following the provisions of the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Kogi State to the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC). This transfer marks a significant shift in the ...

……..by Victor Egbo..,…. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has organized a workshop in Abuja to present key findings from two pivotal studies related to Nigeria’s grid-scale solar energy program. The studies— the Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) Integration Study and the Solar Auction Framework Study—were carried out in collaboration with the World Bank, the Federal Ministry of Power, and the ...

……….by Ben Ndubuwa…..The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a directive requiring electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) to secure a minimum of 398 megawatts (MW) of embedded generation. This move is aimed at improving the reliability of power supply across Nigeria. Embedded generation, often referred to as distributed generation, involves power plants that are connected to distribution networks rather than ...

……..by Victor Egbo……… The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called on electricity consumers across the country to actively exercise their rights and fulfill their obligations to ensure a reliable electricity supply from service providers. This appeal was made by NERC’s Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, Aisha Mahmud, during a customer complaints resolution meeting held in Lokoja, Kogi State. The event, ...

………..by Ben Ndubuwa………. The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) has formally requested a renewal of its operating license with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). This move is aimed at allowing NBET to continue its role as the primary bulk trader of electricity in Nigeria. The request for renewal comes after NERC’s directive in July 2023, which prohibited NBET ...