NERC – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:01:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png NERC – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 NERC Issues New Guidelines on Third-Party Electricity Bill Collections https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-issues-new-guidelines-on-third-party-electricity-bill-collections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-issues-new-guidelines-on-third-party-electricity-bill-collections/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=435262 In a major policy move aimed at reforming revenue collection in Nigeria’s electricity sector, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced new guidelines for the registration and engagement of third-party collection service providers. The directive, which took effect on May 27, 2025, was signed by NERC Chairman Sanusi Garba and is part of efforts [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-issues-new-guidelines-on-third-party-electricity-bill-collections/feed/ 0 NERC Reports 148,077 New Meters Installed for Electricity Consumers in May and June https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-reports-148077-new-meters-installed-for-electricity-consumers-in-may-and-june/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-reports-148077-new-meters-installed-for-electricity-consumers-in-may-and-june/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:29:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467204 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that a total of 148,077 electricity consumers across the country were metered within May and June 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to close the country’s huge metering gap and improve transparency in electricity billing. The report comes amid rising public concern over estimated billing, which continues [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-reports-148077-new-meters-installed-for-electricity-consumers-in-may-and-june/feed/ 0 Enugu State Electricity Commission Hits Back at NERC Over Regulatory Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-state-electricity-commission-hits-back-at-nerc-over-regulatory-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-state-electricity-commission-hits-back-at-nerc-over-regulatory-dispute/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:19:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463465 Enugu State’s electricity commission has sharply responded to recent criticisms from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), rejecting allegations of non-compliance and defending its operational autonomy. The standoff follows NERC’s demand that Enugu’s power utility revise its tariff models and submit to more stringent oversight—an intervention the commission regards as overly intrusive and legally questionable. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-state-electricity-commission-hits-back-at-nerc-over-regulatory-dispute/feed/ 0 Nearly 188,000 Power Consumers Receive Meters Nationwide Within Two-Month Period https://www.theinfostride.com/nearly-188000-power-consumers-receive-meters-nationwide-within-two-month-period/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nearly-188000-power-consumers-receive-meters-nationwide-within-two-month-period/#respond Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:13:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473488 No fewer than 187,765 electricity customers across Nigeria were metered within a two-month period, reflecting ongoing efforts by power sector operators and regulators to improve billing transparency and reduce estimated charges in the electricity market. Recent reports by Punch News and other Nigerian news outlets indicate that the metering progress was recorded between September and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nearly-188000-power-consumers-receive-meters-nationwide-within-two-month-period/feed/ 0 NERC announces availability of 700,000 meters for nationwide rollout https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-announces-availability-of-700000-meters-for-nationwide-rollout/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-announces-availability-of-700000-meters-for-nationwide-rollout/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:49:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472801  The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that more than 700,000 electricity meters are now ready for distribution across the country as part of the federal government’s renewed effort to close the widening metering gap. The Commission said the latest development reflects ongoing progress under the Meter Asset Provider framework and the National Mass [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-announces-availability-of-700000-meters-for-nationwide-rollout/feed/ 0 NERC moves to suspend DisCos’ operational funds over delayed meter refund obligations https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-moves-to-suspend-discos-operational-funds-over-delayed-meter-refund-obligations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-moves-to-suspend-discos-operational-funds-over-delayed-meter-refund-obligations/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:36:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472794 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has taken a decisive step in its ongoing enforcement drive by announcing plans to withhold part of the operational expenditure (opex) funds allocated to electricity distribution companies that fail to comply with approved refund processes for customers who paid for meters under earlier schemes. The Commission said the action [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-moves-to-suspend-discos-operational-funds-over-delayed-meter-refund-obligations/feed/ 0 NERC Reports Electricity Metering Rate Rises to 55 Percent Nationwide https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-reports-electricity-metering-rate-rises-to-55-percent-nationwide/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-reports-electricity-metering-rate-rises-to-55-percent-nationwide/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:45:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471317  The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that the country’s electricity metering coverage has risen to 55 percent, reflecting continued progress in the national metering programme and increased compliance by distribution companies (DisCos). The regulator highlighted that this improvement is part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency, reduce energy losses, and ensure that electricity [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-reports-electricity-metering-rate-rises-to-55-percent-nationwide/feed/ 0 Power Distributors’ Revenue Rises 43% to N1.5tn — NERC Report https://www.theinfostride.com/power-distributors-revenue-rises-43-to-n1-5tn-nerc-report/ https://www.theinfostride.com/power-distributors-revenue-rises-43-to-n1-5tn-nerc-report/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:31:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471227 Revenue generated by electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria surged by 43 per cent to ₦1.5 trillion in the first nine months of 2025, compared to ₦1.04 trillion recorded in the same period of 2024, according to the latest industry data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The sharp increase was attributed to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/power-distributors-revenue-rises-43-to-n1-5tn-nerc-report/feed/ 0 NERC Urges Federal Government to Channel $2bn REA Fund to Industrial Development Hubs https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-urges-federal-government-to-channel-2bn-rea-fund-to-industrial-development-hubs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-urges-federal-government-to-channel-2bn-rea-fund-to-industrial-development-hubs/#respond Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:06:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470564 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called on the Federal Government to strategically deploy the $2 billion fund managed by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) towards powering industrial and economic hubs across the country. The Commission said the move would accelerate Nigeria’s industrialisation drive, improve energy access, and support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-urges-federal-government-to-channel-2bn-rea-fund-to-industrial-development-hubs/feed/ 0 Electricity Regulators Reveal Bilateral Power Firms Owe Nigeria $8.5 Million https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-regulators-reveal-bilateral-power-firms-owe-nigeria-8-5-million/ https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-regulators-reveal-bilateral-power-firms-owe-nigeria-8-5-million/#respond Sat, 11 Oct 2025 18:17:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468843 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that power generation and distribution companies operating under bilateral arrangements owe the Federal Government a total of $8.5 million in unpaid market invoices. The revelation underscores rising concerns about financial discipline in Nigeria’s electricity market and the challenges facing the transition to a more competitive energy sector. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-regulators-reveal-bilateral-power-firms-owe-nigeria-8-5-million/feed/ 0 Enugu Government Accuses MainPower of Tariff Violation, Warns of Possible Sanctions https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-government-accuses-mainpower-of-tariff-violation-warns-of-possible-sanctions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-government-accuses-mainpower-of-tariff-violation-warns-of-possible-sanctions/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:14:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465696 The Enugu State Government has accused MainPower Electricity Distribution Company of breaching the approved electricity tariff regime and warned that sanctions would be imposed if the company fails to comply with regulatory standards. According to state officials, the breach involves alleged overbilling of consumers and failure to adhere to the agreed tariff structure set by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-government-accuses-mainpower-of-tariff-violation-warns-of-possible-sanctions/feed/ 0 Plateau Gets NERC Order to Regulate Electricity Market https://www.theinfostride.com/plateau-gets-nerc-order-to-regulate-electricity-market/ https://www.theinfostride.com/plateau-gets-nerc-order-to-regulate-electricity-market/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:30:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405592 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has granted approval for Plateau State to regulate its electricity market, marking a significant step toward improving power supply and distribution in the state. This move aligns with Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to decentralize electricity regulation, allowing states to take greater control over their energy sectors. With this order, Plateau [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/plateau-gets-nerc-order-to-regulate-electricity-market/feed/ 0 Discos May Shoulder Power Transmission Repair Costs, Says NERC https://www.theinfostride.com/discos-may-shoulder-power-transmission-repair-costs-says-nerc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/discos-may-shoulder-power-transmission-repair-costs-says-nerc/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:51:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391945 In a shift that could alter Nigeria’s electricity transmission landscape, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has proposed that electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) should assume a greater financial role in repairing and maintaining the country’s transmission infrastructure. The NERC, responding to ongoing transmission issues that contribute to frequent power outages and inefficiency, suggests that allowing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/discos-may-shoulder-power-transmission-repair-costs-says-nerc/feed/ 0 House of Representatives Orders Reversal of Tariff Hike for Band A Electricity Customers https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-orders-reversal-of-tariff-hike-for-band-a-electricity-customers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-orders-reversal-of-tariff-hike-for-band-a-electricity-customers/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384582 The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the distribution companies (DISCOs) to reverse the recent tariff hike for Band A customers. This decision came on Tuesday following the adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Power. NERC had recently announced an increase, requiring Band A customers [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-orders-reversal-of-tariff-hike-for-band-a-electricity-customers/feed/ 0 Dr Sam Amadi Criticizes Labour Party Leadership, Calls it Awful https://www.theinfostride.com/dr-sam-amadi-criticizes-labour-party-leadership-calls-it-awful/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dr-sam-amadi-criticizes-labour-party-leadership-calls-it-awful/#respond Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370567 Dr. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought and former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has criticized the leadership of the Labour Party (LP), describing it as “awful.” Amadi made this statement in response to the suspension of the party’s national treasurer, Oluchi Opara. Opara was suspended [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dr-sam-amadi-criticizes-labour-party-leadership-calls-it-awful/feed/ 0 NERC Envisions End to Estimated Billing in Nigeria During Customer Absence https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-envisions-end-to-estimated-billing-in-nigeria-during-customer-absence/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-envisions-end-to-estimated-billing-in-nigeria-during-customer-absence/#respond Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:04:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=362447 During the capacity strengthening session for distribution companies (DisCos) on communication and responsiveness to customers, organized by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), officials emphasized that estimated billing could be halted if customers inform their DisCo about their absence. InfoStride News reported this on November 27. While many estimated billing customers might be unaware of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-envisions-end-to-estimated-billing-in-nigeria-during-customer-absence/feed/ 0 Shocking statistic: Vandalism blamed for 13% of power accidents in Q1-Q3/2023, says NERC https://www.theinfostride.com/shocking-statistic-vandalism-blamed-for-13-of-power-accidents-in-q1-q3-2023-says-nerc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/shocking-statistic-vandalism-blamed-for-13-of-power-accidents-in-q1-q3-2023-says-nerc/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:48:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=359912 Infostride News reported that, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), vandalism has been a significant factor contributing to 13% of power-related accidents in the first three quarters of 2023. The statement was made by Engr. Idris Aminu Idris, the SM in charge of Engineering Performance and Monitoring at NERC, during a meeting held [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/shocking-statistic-vandalism-blamed-for-13-of-power-accidents-in-q1-q3-2023-says-nerc/feed/ 0 NERC raked in a cool N5.63 billion in Q2 2023 https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-raked-in-a-cool-n5-63-billion-in-q2-2023/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-raked-in-a-cool-n5-63-billion-in-q2-2023/#respond Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:19:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357784 Infostride News has reported that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently disclosed its financial performance for the second quarter of 2023. According to the Q2/2023 Electricity on Demand report released by NERC, the commission generated ₦5.63 billion in revenue during this period, with total expenditure amounting to ₦2.46 billion. This financial statement indicates a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-raked-in-a-cool-n5-63-billion-in-q2-2023/feed/ 0 NERC Unveils Electricity Licensing and Permits Framework in Accordance with Electricity Act https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-unveils-electricity-licensing-and-permits-framework-in-accordance-with-electricity-act/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-unveils-electricity-licensing-and-permits-framework-in-accordance-with-electricity-act/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:27:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357359 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has laid out an extensive framework of licenses and permits in accordance with the 2023 Electricity Act. This comprehensive structure is designed to accommodate various activities related to electricity generation and distribution, particularly focusing on operations generating 1 megawatt (MW) or less and electricity distribution networks with capacities of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-unveils-electricity-licensing-and-permits-framework-in-accordance-with-electricity-act/feed/ 0 DisCos recorded 95.21% market remittance in Q2/2023, highest so far – NERC https://www.theinfostride.com/discos-recorded-95-21-market-remittance-in-q2-2023-highest-so-far-nerc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/discos-recorded-95-21-market-remittance-in-q2-2023-highest-so-far-nerc/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:10:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357339 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has unveiled encouraging statistics regarding the performance of distribution companies (DisCos) in the second quarter of 2023, signaling a positive turn of events in the country’s electricity sector. This new data, released by InfoStride News, shows that DisCos have reached a remarkable market remittance rate of 95.21%, marking the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/discos-recorded-95-21-market-remittance-in-q2-2023-highest-so-far-nerc/feed/ 0 NERC, FCCPC ensure value for money in power sector https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-fccpc-ensure-value-for-money-in-power-sector/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-fccpc-ensure-value-for-money-in-power-sector/#respond Sat, 26 Mar 2022 23:35:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=321484 A new movie by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) may hold players in the power sector accountable to offer value for money. The two commissions, while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abuja, harped on the need for collaboration in ensuring that consumers are [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-fccpc-ensure-value-for-money-in-power-sector/feed/ 0 DisCos deny lobbying NERC on eligible customer policy suspension https://www.theinfostride.com/discos-deny-lobbying-nerc-on-eligible-customer-policy-suspension/ https://www.theinfostride.com/discos-deny-lobbying-nerc-on-eligible-customer-policy-suspension/#respond Fri, 27 Aug 2021 19:27:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=305007 Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), yesterday, denied influencing the suspension of eligible customer policy, which allows direct connection of electricity consumers from generation plants without the utility companies. While infrastructure bottlenecks delayed the dispatch of generated electricity, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had in 2017, introduced the eligible customers policy but abruptly ended it earlier [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/discos-deny-lobbying-nerc-on-eligible-customer-policy-suspension/feed/ 0 Electricity meter providers demand price review, unfettered access to Forex, others https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-meter-providers-demand-price-review-unfettered-access-to-forex-others/ https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-meter-providers-demand-price-review-unfettered-access-to-forex-others/#respond Thu, 24 Jun 2021 22:43:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298413 Meters Assets Providers (MAPs) operating in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) have demanded an upward review of the current price of prepaid meters by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Prepaid Electric Meter MAPs in a communique issued at the end of its meeting in Lagos said the demand became necessary “in view of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-meter-providers-demand-price-review-unfettered-access-to-forex-others/feed/ 0 4 Million Nigerians Awaiting Prepaid Meter – NERC https://www.theinfostride.com/4-million-nigerians-awaiting-prepaid-meter-nerc/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 15:44:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=143520 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that over four millions electricity consumers are awaiting prepaid meters in the country. The Acting NERC Chairman, Dr. Anthony Aka, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Uyo on Saturday. Aka said that the commission had improved on metering system, [...]

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]]> NERC, DISCOs Should Obey Court Order – NLC https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-discos-should-obey-court-order-nlc/ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 22:43:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=136626 The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) and electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to comply with a federal court judgment which ordered it to revert to old tariff regime. The Chairman of the NLC in Anambra, Mr Jerry Nnubia, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of [...]

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]]> NERC Increases Electricity Tariff, Discontinue Fixed Charges https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-increases-electricity-tariff-discontinue-fixed-charges/ Tue, 22 Dec 2015 09:02:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114492 The National Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) yesterday unveiled a new increment of average of N9.00 electricity tariff for all classes of electricity consumers, which will become effective from the next billing period. The regulatory body also announced the abolition of the contentious fixed charges for all electricity consumers. In the new tariff regime, residential customer classification (R2) [...]

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]]> Group Tells Fashola, NERC To Address Fundamental Issues In Power Sector Before Tariff Increase https://www.theinfostride.com/group-tells-fashola-nerc-to-address-fundamental-issues-in-power-sector-before-tariff-increase/ Wed, 16 Dec 2015 23:28:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113167 A group of concerned Nigerians under the aegis of Citizens Access to Electricity Initiatives (CATEIN), on Tuesday kicked against planned increase in electricity tariff by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Mr Abdul-Salam Fashola, the Chairman of CATEIN told newsmen in Lagos that there were lots of issues to be addressed before tariff adjustment. He said [...]

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]]> NERC Chairman Says It Is Irresponsible To Disclose His Salary https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-chairman-says-it-is-irresponsible-to-disclose-his-salary/ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 08:05:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107778 The Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr. Sam Amadi, was on Wednesday asked by journalists to disclose his emolument but he declined. The NERC boss had convened a press conference to clarify the alleged approval of N2.7billion to himself and his commissioners as severance package during which he was asked about his salary after [...]

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]]> Parliamentary Oversight: A New Dawn In The Power Sector As The NERC Abolishes Fixed Charges And Bulk Billing https://www.theinfostride.com/parliamentary-oversight-a-new-dawn-in-the-power-sector-as-the-nerc-abolishes-fixed-charges-and-bulk-billing/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 07:32:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=94948 A new day has dawned for millions of Nigerian electricity consumers as the the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed  Power Generation and Distribution Companies (GENCOs and DISCOs) to abolish the age long practices of fixed electricity charges and bulk billing of residential communities. Based on the Senate’s recent investigation into the power sector, [...]

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]]> Power Generation To Reach 6000mw By December – NERC Chairman | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-power-generation-to-hit-6000mw-by-december-nigeria/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 19:30:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/nerc-power-generation-to-hit-6000mw-by-december-nigeria/ The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has promised to step up the current 5000MW of electricity generation to 6000MW by December. The NERC Chairman, Dr Sam Amadi, made this statement at a two-day workshop organised for stakeholders in the sector to chat a way forward in Abuja on Tuesday. Amadi said the workshop was to ensure [...]

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]]> Nigerian Senate Abolished Bulk Billing; Time to Take on DSTV https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-senate-abolished-bulk-billing-time-to-take-on-dstv/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:43:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=94713 Last week witnessed the end of bulk billing in Nigeria’s power sector as the Senate frown at the practices. The power sector experienced the end of the contentious practice of bulk billing, due to the 8th Senate’s intervention in the affair. The practice of bulk billing, which is a status quo that has been maintained [...]

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]]> Fixed Charges: NERC Bows To Senate Pressure | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/fixed-charges-nerc-bows-to-senate-pressure-nigeria/ Sun, 23 Aug 2015 14:38:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/fixed-charges-nerc-bows-to-senate-pressure-nigeria/ The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has bowed to pressure from the Senate by directing Distribution Companies (Discos) to review the issue of fixed charges. The Senate had weeks ago passed a resolution ordering the commission to abolish fixed charges of electricity and indiscriminate billing of electricity consumers. The commission in a seven-page response to [...]

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]]> NERC Abolishes Bulk Billing, Senator Bukola Saraki Reacts https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-abolishes-bulk-billing-senator-bukola-saraki-reacts/ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 15:46:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=94158 Following a recent query issued to NERC by the Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki-led Senate, on Monday, August 17th, 2015, the National Electricity Regulatory Committee, agreed to finally end the practice of bulk billing. In a resolution presented on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, entitled: “Unfair trade practices of Electricity Distribution [...]

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