Federal government approves 17 more new independent electricity distribution network operators with licenses

The Federal Government has said that no fewer than 17 Independent Electricity Distribution Network businesses have received licences, which 11 of whom are presently in operation.

This was contained in the 2022 Market Competition Report that the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, a Federal Government agency, released recently.

The report reads in part, “The commission has also licensed 17 Independent Electricity Distribution Network operators of which 11 are operational.”