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NERC transfers Akwa Ibom electricity regulation to state
The Punch
Aug 20, 2026 · 01:07 WAT
NERC has transferred regulatory oversight of Akwa Ibom’s electricity market to the state, marking a decentralisation of power-sector regulation in Nigeria. The development concerns the regulatory framework governing electricity activities and may be relevant to investors monitoring listed utilities and broader energy-market policy.