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NERC transfers Akwa Ibom power sector oversight to state regulator
The Punch
Aug 19, 2026 · 15:51 WAT
NERC has transferred oversight of Akwa Ibom’s electricity market to the state regulator, introducing a more decentralised regulatory structure for the power sector. The development is relevant to investors monitoring Nigeria’s electricity market, utility regulation and the operating environment for listed power-sector companies.