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NERC orders DisCos to adopt SOP to tackle meter bypass

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to adopt a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to detect meter bypass,...

DisCos meter 109,556 customers in Dec. 2025 – NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) metered 109,556 customers in December 2025. The figure, contained in the Metering Factsheet for...

Power generation falls to 4,300MW amid gas shortage, Enugu experiences drop in power supply

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) says power generation has dropped to approximately 4,300 megawatts due to inadequate gas supply to thermal generating stations. The...

Mixed reactions trail govt directive on free prepaid electricity meters

Experts, power sector operators and electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have expressed divergent views on the Federal Government’s directive mandating the rollout of free prepaid...

Group backs Adelabu on free meter, berates DISCOs

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has been commended for his decision to ensure free distribution of meters to Nigerian electricity consumers.  In a statement...

Power supply: Ending estimated billing to ensure accuracy. transparency

The issue of estimated billing has been a challenge in the power sector with many electricity consumers across the  country  complaining about it due...

Govt mandates new capital for DisCos as part of sweeping power sector reform

The Federal Government has announced a major new policy requiring electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to meet a “minimum capital adequacy requirement” to qualify for...

Discos: Eko moves against power theft, Ibadan explores alternative energy partnerships

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has appealed to stakeholders, customers, and communities within its franchise area to join efforts in combating energy theft...

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NCDMB to feature ex-NIMASA DG, Dakuku Peterside, in Book Reading Session

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has concluded plans to host the fourth edition of its Quarterly Book Reading Programme, featuring renownedleadership expert and former Director General of Nigerian...
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LASEPA seeks data-driven reporting, sustainability in environmental practice

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has called for a transition from bulky environmental documentation to data-driven, performance-based...

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NCDMB to feature ex-NIMASA DG, Dakuku Peterside, in Book Reading Session

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has concluded...

LASEPA seeks data-driven reporting, sustainability in environmental practice

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has called...