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The March 2026 Commercial Performance Factsheet breaks down the financial health and efficiency of the Distribution Companies (DisCos) across the country.

Highlights:

Billing Efficiency: Stood at 83.89%, with total energy billed reaching ₦246.43bn out of ₦293.76bn energy received.

Collection Efficiency: Recorded at 79.59%, resulting in a total revenue collection of ₦196.13bn for the month.

Revenue Recovery Performance: The industry reached an overall Recovery Efficiency of 81.05%, up by 0.38% compared to the previous month.

Top Performers: Ikeja (99.30%), Eko (95.73%), and Benin (85.18%) DisCos stood out with the highest recovery efficiency levels for March.

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From all of us at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), we wish you and your loved ones a joyful Eid Mubarak filled with happiness and cherished moments together.

Metering Factsheet for January & February 2026.

The factsheet contains metering updates in DisCos for January & February 2026.

January had a 57.93% Metering rate while February increased to 58.57%

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) hosted a delegation from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration and enhancing the security of infrastructure within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).

Welcoming the delegation, NERC Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, commended ONSA for its critical role in safeguarding national power assets and emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration in addressing the rising cases of vandalism affecting electricity infrastructure across the country.

He noted that stronger synergy between NERC and ONSA is essential to protecting critical electricity assets and improving the reliability of power supply nationwide.

In his remarks, the Director of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection AVM Enebong Effiom reiterated the need for closer cooperation in securing assets within the power sector.

Key highlights from the meeting include:

• Establishment of a joint stakeholders’ forum to combat vandalism

• Development of a shared database of assets, vandalism incidents, and infraction reports to assess threat levels

• Creation of a reporting platform to enable timely incident reporting, faster arrests, and prosecution of criminal elements

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REAN Commends NERC on Mini Grid regulations, Net Billing Initiative

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Abuja on Thursday, 14th May 2026.

The REAN delegation was led by its President, Ayo Ademilua and was received by NERC Commissioner for Research and Data Analytics, Dr Fouad Animashaun.

The key highpoints from the meeting between REAN and NERC include:

- Policy Commendation: REAN commended NERC for the Mini-Grid Regulations 2026 and the draft net-billing framework, identifying them as crucial drivers for expanding renewable energy access in Nigeria.

- Increased Thresholds: A major highlight of the updated regulations is the increase of the mini-grid development threshold to 5 megawatts (MW) and above, which is expected to boost investment and allow for larger-scale projects.

- Regulatory Support: REAN praised NERC for its transparency and efficiency in processing mini-grid permit applications, making it easier for developers to operate.

- NERC's Mandate Clarified: NERC emphasized that its role is not to execute projects directly, but to create an enabling, well-regulated environment that supports private sector growth and expands grid access.

The apex electricity regulator in Nigeria assured REAN of sustained partnership, specifically focusing on capacity building and stakeholder engagement that will accelerate the growth of Nigeria's renewable energy sector.

The April 2026 Operational Performance Factsheet breaks down how Nigeria’s grid-connected power plants performed this month.

Highlights:

Plant Availability Factor (PAF): 31% showing that an average of 4,286 MW was available for dispatch out of 13,625 MW installed capacity.

Average Load Factor: 94% showing that 4,048 MWh/h of available capacity was utilised.

Top Energy Producers: Ihovbor_2, Jebba_1, and Kainji_1 stood out with strong availability and high utilisation levels.

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has convened a strategic SCADA-EMS and Telecommunications Workshop in collaboration with NISO and TCN to review existing SCADA architecture, identify functional improvements, and strengthen the integration of telecommunications infrastructure across the power system.
This engagement underscores a shared commitment to enhancing real-time monitoring, operational efficiency, and grid reliability—key pillars for a modern electricity network. By aligning technical standards and advancing system interoperability, stakeholders are driving forward a more responsive and secure power sector.

The February 2026 Commercial Performance Factsheet breaks down the financial health and efficiency of the Distribution Companies (DisCos), including the new ATC&C loss targets.

Highlights:
Billing Efficiency: Stood at 87.44%, with total energy billed reaching ₦242.29bn.

Collection Efficiency: Recorded at 81.17%, resulting in a total revenue collection of ₦196.68bn for the month.

ATC&C Loss Targets: The Commission approved reduced targets for 2026 (averaging 16.64%) to reflect the expected impact of DisCo investments made in 2025.

Revenue Recovery: The average recovery efficiency across all DisCos was 80.67%.

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