Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Overview

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is the independent sector regulator established under the Electricity Act 2023, governing all generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electricity across Nigeria. It sets licencing rules, technical standards, tariff frameworks, and consumer protection codes — applying equally to large‑scale grid projects, embedded generation, mini‑grids, and captive power facilities. We provide clear legal guidance, regulatory liaison, and end‑to‑end support to help developers, investors, and operators secure rights and maintain full compliance.

Our Services Include

Electricity Licensing & Permits: Advising on and securing all required authorisations — including Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Trading, and Mini‑Grid permits; covering on‑grid, off‑grid, embedded, and captive power setups.

Regulatory Framework & Act Compliance: Interpreting the Electricity Act 2023, sector codes, and market rules; structuring projects to align with national policy and cross‑state regulatory arrangements.

Tariff Approval & Commercial Agreements: Preparing and presenting tariff applications; drafting power purchase agreements (PPAs), interconnection terms, and grid‑access contracts that meet NERC pricing and transparency standards.

Infrastructure & Market Entry: Navigating right‑of‑way approvals, connection codes, and market‑entry requirements for renewable, gas‑fired, and hybrid projects; advising on mini‑grid registration and permit thresholds.

Compliance Monitoring & Reporting: Establishing systems for operational reporting, quality‑of‑service standards, and licence renewals; ensuring ongoing alignment with regulatory obligations.

Enforcement Defence & Dispute Resolution: Representing operators in investigations, responding to queries or show‑cause notices, and advocating in disputes with regulators, DisCos, or third‑party stakeholders.

Operate with Confidence

Secure your power project’s legal standing, commercial terms, and operational rights — aligned with NERC rules and the Electricity Act 2023.

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London, United Kingdom

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Abuja, Nigeria

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