The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation scheme for eligible Band A electricity customers affected by poor power supply caused by generation shortfalls on the national grid between February and March 2026.
In a public notice shared on its social media platforms on Thursday, the commission said the measure was introduced after significant generation constraints within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry disrupted the ability of distribution companies to meet the required service levels for Band A customers during the period.
NERC explained that it had issued Directive No. NERC/2026/002 on the Special Compensation of Band A Customers arising from grid generation constraints to address the situation.
According to the commission, the directive was necessary in recognition of the widespread power shortages recorded across the sector in the first quarter of 2026, which impacted expected service delivery to some customers.
It noted that the disruptions were largely caused by factors outside the control of distribution companies, including inadequate gas supply and repeated vandalism of critical gas and transmission infrastructure.
“The shortfalls were largely attributed to inadequate gas supply and vandalism of critical gas and transmission infrastructure, factors beyond the direct operational control of the DisCos,” the commission stated.
