Nigeria, April 13 -- The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued updated guidelines on the reporting of regional electricity Transmission Loss Factors (TLF), as part of ongoing reforms to enhance transparency and efficiency in Nigeria's power grid.

In a statement issued Monday, the commission said data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that the national average TLF declined from 8.71 per cent in 2024 to 7.24 per cent in 2025.

However, it noted that the figure still exceeds the 7 per cent benchmark approved under the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO).

NERC said the directive, contained in Order No. NERC/2026/026 dated 8 April 2026, establishes a formal framework for reporting transmission loss...