TCN, AfDB advance battery storage plan to stabilise national grid
Electricity transmission infrastructure The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has convened a two-day validation workshop in Abuja to advance plans for the adoption of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electricity grid. The workshop, which began on Monday, focuses on reviewing the Technical Feasibility, Policy […]
TCN says transmission exceeds peak generation, cites 8,700MW wheeling capacity
Electricity transmission infrastructure • Secures $1.4b multilateral funding for expansion projects The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said the country’s transmission infrastructure can wheel more electricity than is currently being generated, as it puts its installed wheeling capacity at 8,700 megawatts (MW). The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of TCN, Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, disclosed this […]
NERC to compensate eligible Band A customers affected by grid constraints
Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. NERC The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced a directive granting special compensation to eligible Band A customers hit by generation shortfalls in February-March 2026, caused by gas supply shortages and infrastructure vandalism. According to a public notice by NERC on Thursday, affected feeders under 18 hours daily supply qualify […]
Consumers Can Sell Excess Solar Power to Discos – FG
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has commenced the implementation of the Net Billing Regulations 2026, creating a framework that will allow eligible electricity consumers with renewable energy systems, particularly solar installations, to generate electricity for their own use and sell surplus power to electricity distribution companies. The development is expected to accelerate the adoption of […]
Lagos Customers Urged to Report Electricity Issues to LASERC
The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission has urged electricity consumers in the state to escalate unresolved power complaints to the commission after reporting such issues to their distribution companies. LASERC made the call following the resolution of a year-long electricity crisis that affected Goshen Beach Estate in Lekki Phase I, Lagos. As Lagos and 14 […]
DisCos Reject Lagos Plan to End Electricity Tariff Bands
Electricity distribution companies have faulted the Lagos State Government’s proposed plan to phase out electricity customer band classification, warning that the move could trigger consumer unrest, worsen market distortions, and lead to blackouts if implemented prematurely. Officials of the power firms, who spoke anonymously with The PUNCH due to the sensitivity of the matter, said […]
DisCos Boost Revenue Collection Amidst Low Power Supply
Electricity distribution companies improved their revenue collection and billing efficiency in February 2026 despite a sharp drop in power supply, according to the latest industry data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The commission’s commercial performance fact sheet showed that total energy received by the 11 DisCos fell 17.64 per cent to N277.09bn in […]