Nigeria, April 13 -- The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued the Mini-Grid Regulations 2026 to guide the development, operation, and regulation of mini-grids across the country.

In a statement issued on Monday, the commission said the regulatory document, numbered NERC-R-001-2026, provides a comprehensive framework for the deployment and management of mini-grids in Nigeria.

It noted that the move is aimed at expanding electricity access-particularly in unserved and underserved areas-while ensuring safety, fairness, and protection for investors.

Mini-grids are small-scale, integrated electricity generation and distribution systems that operate independently of the national grid to serve localised communities. Ty...