NERC approves compensation for Band A electricity customers over supply shortfall

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation scheme for eligible Band A electricity customers affected by grid generation constraints experienced between February and March 2026.In a public notice issued through Directive No. NERC/2026/002 on the Special Compensation of Band A Customers Arising from Grid Generation Constraints, the Commission said the measure was introduced in response to significant generation shortfalls within the Nigerian Electric