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NERC Fines Eight Discos N628m Over Estimated Billing 

NERC Fines Eight Discos N628m Over Estimated Billing

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has sanctioned eight DisCos with a fine of N628million for failing to comply with… Read More

4 months ago

New NERC Directive: Offenders to Pay ₦5 Million for Illegal Meter Bypass

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has intensified efforts to combat meter tampering and energy theft, citing their significant impact… Read More

5 months ago

NERC Introduces New Penalties for Meter Tampering Offenders in Nigeria

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has rolled out new, penalties for individuals and businesses caught bypassing or tampering with… Read More

5 months ago

The Struggles and Reforms of Nigeria’s National Grid: A 15-Year Journey

The national grid of Nigeria has been the backbone of the country’s electricity distribution system for decades, but it is… Read More

5 months ago

EKEDC Distributes Free Prepaid Meters to Band A Customers Under MAF Scheme

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has initiated the distribution of free prepaid meters to its Band A customers as part… Read More

6 months ago

NERC releases power tariff hike guidelines for DisCos

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced new regulations for DisCos detailing the procedure for tariff reviews. Nigerians are… Read More

6 months ago

Golden Penny Applies for Off-Grid Generation Licence to Build 57.2 MW Power Plant

Golden Penny Power, a subsidiary of Golden Penny Foods, has applied to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to operate… Read More

8 months ago

Yola Disco Commences Free Distribution of Meter to Band A Customers in Line With NERC Order

The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has announced the commencement of the deployment of 1,880 prepaid meters to Band A… Read More

8 months ago

NERC goes tough on DisCos for improved electricity, announces sanctions for overbilling

Key Points NERC Sanctions: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced stringent sanctions against electricity distribution companies (DisCos) that… Read More

1 year ago

Electricity revenue dropped in Q1 2024 despite Band A tariff hike – NBS

Key Points Total revenue collected by DISCOs was N291.62 billion in Q1 2024 signalling a decline in electricity revenue. This… Read More

1 year ago

NERC has dearth of experts, says Minister of Power Adelabu

The Federal Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, has highlighted significant challenges confronting the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), particularly the… Read More

1 year ago

Nigeria Leads 20 Top Countries With Largest Electricity Access Deficit Globally

Nigeria, ‘the giant of Africa,’ has been classified as the leader of the 20 top countries with the largest ‘Electricity… Read More

3 years ago