Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission
11 Nov
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has launched the STS Meter Upgrade 2.0, marking a significant leap in Nigeria’s electricity distribution standards. Renowned for its consumer-focused approach, EKEDC’s latest upgrade is set to transform customer experiences by streamlining credit vending and enhancing billing management across the Eko Disco network. This development reflects EKEDC's commitment to delivering…
12 Sep
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has charged consumers of electricity in the country to exercise their rights
6 Jun 2024
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has warned that there are severe penalties stipulated in the Electricity Act 2023 for the theft of energy. NERC made this warning during a presentation by NERC Assistant General Manager, Michael Faloseyi, at a Civic Forum on Energy Security organised by the Conference of Civil Societies and Centre for…
5 Jun 2024
The All Electricity Consumer Protection Forum has called on the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to enforce refunds
31 May 2024
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called on the Federal Government to intervene in debts by international customers and others to the power sector.
30 May 2024
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have failed to meet the aggregate technical, commercial and collection (ATC&C) loss reduction t
7 May 2024
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), yesterday, reduced the tariff for Band A customers by N19, bringing the total end-user bills for about 1.5 million Nigerians to N206.80 Kilowatt per hour (KWh).
7 May 2024
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered the grid operator to cut back supplies to customers overseas to boost domestic supply.
27 Apr 2024
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on the recent transfer of the electricity regulatory oversight by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Ekiti State Electricity Regulatory Bureau.
15 Apr 2024
As Nigerians grapple with the latest hike in electricity tariffs, soaring from N66 to N225 per kilowatt, concerns arise regarding its implications on the effective delivery of essential public services.
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